Job Description:
Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We are actively seeking a talented Senior Systems Analyst to join our Distribution Partner Integration (DPI) team in in support of the Consumer Markets Division, based in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be hybrid or fully remote.
As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will play an important role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by supporting and enhancing the exchange of data between Pacific Life and our Distribution Partners using various industry standards. You will fill an existing role on DPI’s Data team, consisting of product owners, systems analysts, and QA analysts, and you will work closely with technologists across the organization and business partners such as key account managers.
How you will make an impact:
Leverage your insurance industry/technology experience and analytical skills to identify and propose data strategy opportunities and facilitate data integration efforts between internal and external stakeholders
Manage cross-functional project deployments; communicate/socialize project objectives and benefits to business and technology partners
Leverage strong data analytics background to administer and mature reporting capabilities using available reporting tools; create/validate/maintain reporting standards, to ensure data integrity
Through partnership with internal business and technology teams, assess automation opportunities, and recommend process, product, or service enhancements
Solve unique or complex problems and identify innovative solutions that have a broad impact on the business
The experience you will bring:
8+ years annuity industry experience, a minimum of 5 years systems analysis experience focusing on complex data integrations
Undergraduate degree in business/ technology concentration or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of DTCC and ACORD annuity industry standards
Applied experience working with DTCC data structures and policy admin systems integration
Demonstrated ability to form meaningful partnerships (internal/external) at all organizational levels resulting in practical solutions to complex problems
Excellent problem solving, root cause analysis, critical and strategic thinking skills
What will make you stand out:
Knowledge of enterprise architecture and business data flows within annuity administration ecosystem
Proponent of Agile approaches, with the ability to succeed in a hybrid SDLC model
Experience mentoring team members on analyst/industry best practices
Experience actively participating in industry forums, documenting key topics, identifying opportunities for influencing outcomes; coordinate responses on Pacific Life’s behalf
Experience with FIDx/Envestnet or similar third-party platforms
Industry Forum experience with Insurance Retirement Institute (IRI) OpsTech group, DTCC/I&RS Advisory and Pilot working groups
Business Analyst certification(CBAP)
DST Fanmail a plus
You can be who you are.
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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.
$124,830.00 - $152,570.00Your 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.
What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years annuity industry experience
- minimum of 5 years systems analysis focusing on complex data integrations
- Undergraduate degree in business/technology concentration or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of DTCC and ACORD annuity industry standards
- Applied experience with DTCC data structures and policy admin systems integration
Pacific Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pacific Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Pacific Life.
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Retirement Support — Retirement funding includes both an automatic company contribution and a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, positioned as a standout element of the package. Vesting is defined at three years in official materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous and scalable with tenure, complemented by multiple paid holidays and options to augment PTO. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance further extend coverage for families.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A flexible annual wellbeing reimbursement supports diverse needs alongside counseling resources and wellness tools. Day‑one eligibility for core coverages adds immediate lifestyle value.
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What We Do
For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has helped millions of individuals and families with their financial needs through a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Whether your goal is to protect loved ones or grow your assets for retirement, Pacific Life offers innovative products and services that provide value and financial security for current and future generations. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients and has been named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com. Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2022 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2022 FORTUNE 500® list. Learn more about Pacific Life: www.instagram.com/pacificlife www.twitter.com/pacificlife www.facebook.com/PacificLife www.youtube.com/user/PacificLifeInsurance Please review our social media guidelines: paclife.co/social







