Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Investment Operations Analyst II to join our Global Institutional Investment Group (GIIG) in Newport Beach, CA. This role is on-site. You’ll work at our state-of-the-art Newport Beach headquarters.

As a Senior Investment Operations Analyst , you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by providing operational support for GIIG’s middle-office team. You will fill a new role that sits in a team of six people in the Institutional division. Your colleagues will include Investment Operations Analysts and fellow investment professionals.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Day-to-day operational support for our Global Institutional Investment Group products: Spread Lending, Stable Value, and Institutional Fixed Annuity . This middle-office role is a crucial link between the front-office functions (ie sales / underwriting) and back-office functions by engaging in the complete product lifecycle, from trade execution to reporting.

• Collaborate with colleagues, custodian banks, external parties, internal departments (Accounting, Audit, Treasury, Finance, Actuaries, Compliance, Law and Enterprise Risk Management) and other areas where necessary to ensure GIIG transactions, deliverables, and reporting are timely and accurately completed

• Advance knowledge and thorough understanding of all common fixed income investments including trade execution and associated processes. Leverage your industry expertise to optimize process efficiency

• Work with leaders, colleagues or independently to meet strict deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• Ability to analyze problems and find solutions using data. Statistical analysis, data modeling, and data cleaning

• Produce analysis and dashboard reporting, management reports / presentations, and adhoc reporting

The experience you bring:

• 7+ years of experience working in investment operations/middle office role in asset management or investment banking

• College degree in finance, accounting, or similar discipline, is preferred

• Thorough understanding of fixed-income investments, including trading workflows and systems involved

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing all responsibilities by following documented processes and procedures, while exhibiting attention to detail and accuracy

• Advanced research and resolution skills, including familiarity with legal documents

• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory (STAT) relating to securities investments

What makes you stand out:

• CFA/MBA beneficial, but not required

• Advance technical data skills:    

  • SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel

  • Knowledge of handling and interpreting datasets

• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Experience executing small scale initiatives and participating as a subject matter expert in larger scale initiatives

• Working knowledge of the following systems: Bloomberg, FactSet, Salesforce

You can be who you are.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  

 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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