Business Analyst II

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.

We’re actively seeking a talented a Business Analyst II to join our Financial Data & Process Optimization in Newport Beach, CA. As a Business Analyst II, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as a key liaison between Finance, Technology, and external implementation partners, providing testing strategy, and ensuring solutions meet business, control, and reporting requirements.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Business analysis and quality assurance activities for A&R workstreams, including functional, integration, and end-to-end testing cycles.

• Translate complex business requirements and accounting processes into effective test scenarios and execution plans.

• Provide expertise in data flows to validate outcomes and identify risks or gaps.

• Partner with Finance, Technology, and vendor teams to proactively identify, triage, and resolve defects and design issues.

• Participate in testing governance forums, stand-ups, and working sessions to drive progress and decisions.

• Ensure testing activities support audit readiness, controls, and data integrity expectations.

• Lead regression testing and support production readiness and post-implementation validation.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of business analysis and QA standards, templates, and best practices within the A&R workstream.

The experience you bring:

• Experience performing business analysis and/or business-led testing within finance, accounting, or reporting domains.

• Understanding of accounting and reporting processes, including upstream/downstream system and data dependencies.

• Proven experience with test execution, defect management, and cross-functional issue resolution.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both business and technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with business analysis or QA efforts in large-scale finance transformation or ERP programs.

• Exposure to Accounting & Reporting (A&R) processes in multi-system environments.

• Familiarity with internal controls, audit considerations, and financial data governance.

• Experience working in Agile, iterative, or hybrid delivery environments.

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

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.

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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.