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 VP, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Investments to join our Investments Technology team in Newport Beach, CA.
As a CIO, Investments, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as a transformative technology leader responsible for modernizing and integrating the investment technology landscape. You will support Pacific Life Investments and partner with Finance & Actuarial and Risk Management to deliver innovative, scalable, and analytics-enabled solutions that drive business growth, operational excellence, and continuous innovation. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of technology and investment professionals in the Investments division. Your colleagues will include technology leaders, data engineers, and investment operations professionals, all collaborating to transform and modernize our investment technology environment.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Lead Technology Modernization: Develop and execute a strategy to modernize investment technology, replacing legacy platforms and reengineering manual processes with integrated, automated solutions to support scalability.
Drive Platform Integration: Collaborate closely with key partners to select and integrate new external platforms (portfolio management, trading, risk, analytics) and lead the development and execution of integration plans to ensure seamless workflows across the organization.
Rationalize Applications: Eliminate redundancy and reduce technical debt by rationalizing applications.
Data & Risk Analytics Enablement: Architect and implement a centralized data platform for investment data, ensuring quality, integrity, and accessibility. Enable advanced risk analytics and scenario modeling for research, strategy, and performance monitoring.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Maintain reliable, secure, and compliant technology operations. Oversee IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity for investment platforms and data assets.
Vendor & Partnership Management: Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors and service providers in partnership with Procurement, Finance & Actuarial, and Risk Management. Negotiate contracts and partnerships to support technology strategy and long-term objectives.
Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Attract, develop, and retain talent in investment technology, data engineering, and analytics. Lead a team capable of executing modernization and supporting ongoing innovation.
The experience you will bring:
Senior IT leadership experience in investment management, asset management, or financial services, with a track record of technology transformation.
Deep knowledge of investment technology platforms, data architecture, and analytics.
Proven ability to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions for complex investment processes.
Strong vendor management, negotiation, and partnership skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and change management abilities.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
What makes you stand out:
Experience implementing platforms such as Blackrock Aladdin or Bloomberg MARS.
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale modernization initiatives.
Experience fostering a data-driven culture and democratizing analytics tools.
Base salary range: $240k - $295k
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.
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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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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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
