Pacific Asset Management, LLC
Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirement page is loaded Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirementlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R16341 Job Title Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirement Job Description The Role (12 months FTC) As an Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirement, you will be working closely with the AVP, Global Underwriting & Claims Development, Protection to support our strategic new entry into the Individual Retirement Income market, with a particular focus on developing individual lives annuities underwriting philosophy. This role will ideally be based in London to support the strategic entry to the UK & wider European retirement income markets.As an Underwriting Developer you will develop and implement an underwriting proposition that meets both client needs and is consistent with PL Re's strategic focus, including the development of risk-based underwriting frameworks suitable for automation.You'll be working in a company that values your technical skills, the innovative ideas and solutions you bring into the work you do, and your ability to communicate those ideas effectively. As a member of the wider Savings and Retirement community the incumbent is expected to help promote a culture across Savings & Retirements consistent with the Pacific Life Re target culture and consistent with the company's Principles and Behaviours.Within Savings and Retirement, we have a vision to be Partnering with our clients globally to provide stability and confidence in retirement. Duties Ocean Development - 70-80% of time Leading the development of individual lives annuities underwriting philosophy, defining underwriting intent, risk segmentation, decision frameworks, and boundaries aligned to Pacific Life Re's strategic objectives. Develop, document, and maintain research-based loading (RBL) papers that translate research, experience, and market insight into clear, defensible underwriting positions suitable for automation. Lead and coordinate research-based Ocean content reviews, including evaluation of emerging risks, medical, financial, and behavioural factors relevant to individual annuities underwriting and claims. Define and maintain a clear Ocean content roadmap for individual annuities underwriting, with pragmatic prioritisation and alignment to business and client needs. Partner closely with existing life insurance underwriting and claims developers to ensure annuities underwriting philosophy is clearly articulated, logically structured, and fit for translation into automated underwriting rules. Review, challenge, and approve proposed annuities underwriting content and logic developed by others, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to agreed risk philosophy. Contribute as required to Ocean content deployments (e.g. clarification of logic, testing/coding support, expert input). Support and Development - 20-30% of time Design and maintain governance frameworks, standards, and documentation for individual lives annuities underwriting content, including change control, peer review, and sign-off processes. Support risk assessment, due diligence, and underwriting input for annuities tenders and quotes, ensuring underwriting positions are clearly articulated and commercially defensible. Lead the development and delivery of internal training on individual annuities underwriting and claims philosophy, Ocean content, and research-based decision-making for underwriting, claims, and commercial stakeholders. Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, including guidance papers, presentations, and articles aligned with annuities underwriting and clams research and Ocean content developments. Strengthen collaboration across Underwriting & Claims Development, R&D, Medical Analytics, Strategic Analytics, and commercial teams to support product innovation and the evolution of annuities underwriting capability. Essential Experience Ability to translate research and evidence into clear underwriting outcomes, including contributing to the development of underwriting philosophy, guidelines, or content documentation. Experience analysing and interpreting data to support underwriting and research-based underwriting decision making. Experience working with underwriting decision frameworks or structured underwriting logic that is deployed into underwriting platforms. Experience working in an annuity underwriting environment within an insurance or reinsurance company. Working knowledge of annuities industry regulations. Commercial Judgement Ability to apply judgement and develop practical solutions to underwriting and risk challenges. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across underwriting, technical, and pricing teams, including teams responsible for downstream system implementation. Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working with non-standard or unstructured requests with appropriate guidance. Motivated to take ownership of assigned work and deliver high-quality outcomes. Desirable Experience Previous experience working in an insurance or reinsurance environment. Strong data literacy, with the ability to draw conclusions from analysis and articulate implications for underwriting. Experience working with automated underwriting and/or claims systems and underwriting manuals. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leaveHealthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefitsSavings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributionsWellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donationsAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Values At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and
Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirement page is loaded Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirementlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R16341 Job Title Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirement Job Description The Role (12 months FTC) As an Underwriting Developer, Savings & Retirement, you will be working closely with the AVP, Global Underwriting & Claims Development, Protection to support our strategic new entry into the Individual Retirement Income market, with a particular focus on developing individual lives annuities underwriting philosophy. This role will ideally be based in London to support the strategic entry to the UK & wider European retirement income markets.As an Underwriting Developer you will develop and implement an underwriting proposition that meets both client needs and is consistent with PL Re's strategic focus, including the development of risk-based underwriting frameworks suitable for automation.You'll be working in a company that values your technical skills, the innovative ideas and solutions you bring into the work you do, and your ability to communicate those ideas effectively. As a member of the wider Savings and Retirement community the incumbent is expected to help promote a culture across Savings & Retirements consistent with the Pacific Life Re target culture and consistent with the company's Principles and Behaviours.Within Savings and Retirement, we have a vision to be Partnering with our clients globally to provide stability and confidence in retirement. Duties Ocean Development - 70-80% of time Leading the development of individual lives annuities underwriting philosophy, defining underwriting intent, risk segmentation, decision frameworks, and boundaries aligned to Pacific Life Re's strategic objectives. Develop, document, and maintain research-based loading (RBL) papers that translate research, experience, and market insight into clear, defensible underwriting positions suitable for automation. Lead and coordinate research-based Ocean content reviews, including evaluation of emerging risks, medical, financial, and behavioural factors relevant to individual annuities underwriting and claims. Define and maintain a clear Ocean content roadmap for individual annuities underwriting, with pragmatic prioritisation and alignment to business and client needs. Partner closely with existing life insurance underwriting and claims developers to ensure annuities underwriting philosophy is clearly articulated, logically structured, and fit for translation into automated underwriting rules. Review, challenge, and approve proposed annuities underwriting content and logic developed by others, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to agreed risk philosophy. Contribute as required to Ocean content deployments (e.g. clarification of logic, testing/coding support, expert input). Support and Development - 20-30% of time Design and maintain governance frameworks, standards, and documentation for individual lives annuities underwriting content, including change control, peer review, and sign-off processes. Support risk assessment, due diligence, and underwriting input for annuities tenders and quotes, ensuring underwriting positions are clearly articulated and commercially defensible. Lead the development and delivery of internal training on individual annuities underwriting and claims philosophy, Ocean content, and research-based decision-making for underwriting, claims, and commercial stakeholders. Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, including guidance papers, presentations, and articles aligned with annuities underwriting and clams research and Ocean content developments. Strengthen collaboration across Underwriting & Claims Development, R&D, Medical Analytics, Strategic Analytics, and commercial teams to support product innovation and the evolution of annuities underwriting capability. Essential Experience Ability to translate research and evidence into clear underwriting outcomes, including contributing to the development of underwriting philosophy, guidelines, or content documentation. Experience analysing and interpreting data to support underwriting and research-based underwriting decision making. Experience working with underwriting decision frameworks or structured underwriting logic that is deployed into underwriting platforms. Experience working in an annuity underwriting environment within an insurance or reinsurance company. Working knowledge of annuities industry regulations. Commercial Judgement Ability to apply judgement and develop practical solutions to underwriting and risk challenges. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across underwriting, technical, and pricing teams, including teams responsible for downstream system implementation. Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working with non-standard or unstructured requests with appropriate guidance. Motivated to take ownership of assigned work and deliver high-quality outcomes. Desirable Experience Previous experience working in an insurance or reinsurance environment. Strong data literacy, with the ability to draw conclusions from analysis and articulate implications for underwriting. Experience working with automated underwriting and/or claims systems and underwriting manuals. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leaveHealthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefitsSavings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributionsWellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donationsAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Values At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and
Pacific Asset Management, LLC
Job Title Procurement & Vendor Management Manager Job Description Role Overview We are currently seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Manager to join our Global Procurement Solutions (GPS) Team in London.This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement and vendor management professional with a strong background in global sourcing, vendor governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement within a regulated or complex organisational environment.The Procurement & Vendor Management Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the organisation's procurement and vendor management framework. A key focus of the role will be leading the transition from legacy or decentralised procurement practices to a more structured, transparent, and scalable operating model aligned with enterprise procurement standards and risk management requirements.In addition to operational responsibilities, the Procurement & Vendor Management Manager will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and supporting enterprise initiatives. Core activities include leading complex vendor negotiations, overseeing contract renewals and remediation actions and ensuring procurement activities align with internal policies, and regulatory expectations.The role also includes responsibility for advising and supporting business stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted partner on procurement strategy, vendor selection, and commercial decision-making. The Manager will drive consistency, transparency, and efficiency across procurement processes while balancing commercial outcomes, operational needs, and risk considerations.This is a truly global role, providing procurement and vendor management leadership to Pacific Life Re offices across multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Canada, and more. The Global Procurement Solutions (GPS) function is primarily based at Pacific Life's headquarters in Newport Beach, California, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide procurement policies, controls, and best practices.The position offers significant exposure to global procurement operations, enterprise governance frameworks, and senior stakeholder engagement. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to have a meaningful impact on the maturity and effectiveness of procurement and vendor management within a global organisation. Role Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and contracting through to invoicing and payment Lead the development, issuance and management of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and related sourcing activities Draft, review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts in line with company policies and governance standards Manage contract renewals, extensions and terminations proactively to avoid commercial, operational or compliance risks Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business objectives while effectively identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks Identify cost optimisation and value creation opportunities across the vendor portfolio, including benchmarking and renegotiation initiatives Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate contractual terms and conditions Partner with business leads to shape sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and long term objectives Collaborate with legal, TPRM and finance teams to ensure full compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement in procurement and vendor management processes, tools and controls, including automation where appropriate Support change and transformation initiatives by ensuring third party arrangements are fit for purpose and scalable Conduct regular vendor performance and governance reviews to ensure compliance with agreed service level agreements (SLAs), contractual obligations and company standards Escalate and manage vendor issues and disputes, working collaboratively to achieve timely and commercially sound resolutions Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to drive service quality, cost efficiency and continuous improvement Provide training and awareness sessions to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, contract management and vendor best practices Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support the effective delivery of the role Skills & Experience Essential 8+ years of experience in contract and vendor management, preferably within the financial services sector Experience using Coupa to manage end-to-end procurement processes, reporting, controls and compliance Experience developing and using dashboards, KPIs and management information (MI) to track spend, vendor performance, risk and compliance Strong knowledge and experience in contract and vendor life-cycle management, contract negotiation and managing vendor relationships Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Exceptional attention to detail Experience of specific re-insurance industry would be desirable but other industries would be considered. Contract related certification preferred - WorldCC and/or CIPS Ability to exercise confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of duties. Competencies and Behaviours: Collaboration, communication, problem solving, analytical thinking, customer focus, data-driven decision making, strategic thinking, and accountability. Ability to model Pacific Life Re's company values and behaviours on a day-to-day basis Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leaveHealthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefitsSavings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributionsWellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donationsAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Values At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in
Job Title Procurement & Vendor Management Manager Job Description Role Overview We are currently seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Manager to join our Global Procurement Solutions (GPS) Team in London.This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement and vendor management professional with a strong background in global sourcing, vendor governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement within a regulated or complex organisational environment.The Procurement & Vendor Management Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the organisation's procurement and vendor management framework. A key focus of the role will be leading the transition from legacy or decentralised procurement practices to a more structured, transparent, and scalable operating model aligned with enterprise procurement standards and risk management requirements.In addition to operational responsibilities, the Procurement & Vendor Management Manager will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and supporting enterprise initiatives. Core activities include leading complex vendor negotiations, overseeing contract renewals and remediation actions and ensuring procurement activities align with internal policies, and regulatory expectations.The role also includes responsibility for advising and supporting business stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted partner on procurement strategy, vendor selection, and commercial decision-making. The Manager will drive consistency, transparency, and efficiency across procurement processes while balancing commercial outcomes, operational needs, and risk considerations.This is a truly global role, providing procurement and vendor management leadership to Pacific Life Re offices across multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Canada, and more. The Global Procurement Solutions (GPS) function is primarily based at Pacific Life's headquarters in Newport Beach, California, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide procurement policies, controls, and best practices.The position offers significant exposure to global procurement operations, enterprise governance frameworks, and senior stakeholder engagement. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to have a meaningful impact on the maturity and effectiveness of procurement and vendor management within a global organisation. Role Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and contracting through to invoicing and payment Lead the development, issuance and management of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and related sourcing activities Draft, review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts in line with company policies and governance standards Manage contract renewals, extensions and terminations proactively to avoid commercial, operational or compliance risks Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business objectives while effectively identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks Identify cost optimisation and value creation opportunities across the vendor portfolio, including benchmarking and renegotiation initiatives Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate contractual terms and conditions Partner with business leads to shape sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and long term objectives Collaborate with legal, TPRM and finance teams to ensure full compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement in procurement and vendor management processes, tools and controls, including automation where appropriate Support change and transformation initiatives by ensuring third party arrangements are fit for purpose and scalable Conduct regular vendor performance and governance reviews to ensure compliance with agreed service level agreements (SLAs), contractual obligations and company standards Escalate and manage vendor issues and disputes, working collaboratively to achieve timely and commercially sound resolutions Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to drive service quality, cost efficiency and continuous improvement Provide training and awareness sessions to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, contract management and vendor best practices Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support the effective delivery of the role Skills & Experience Essential 8+ years of experience in contract and vendor management, preferably within the financial services sector Experience using Coupa to manage end-to-end procurement processes, reporting, controls and compliance Experience developing and using dashboards, KPIs and management information (MI) to track spend, vendor performance, risk and compliance Strong knowledge and experience in contract and vendor life-cycle management, contract negotiation and managing vendor relationships Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Exceptional attention to detail Experience of specific re-insurance industry would be desirable but other industries would be considered. Contract related certification preferred - WorldCC and/or CIPS Ability to exercise confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of duties. Competencies and Behaviours: Collaboration, communication, problem solving, analytical thinking, customer focus, data-driven decision making, strategic thinking, and accountability. Ability to model Pacific Life Re's company values and behaviours on a day-to-day basis Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leaveHealthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefitsSavings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributionsWellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donationsAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Values At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in