Sr Systems Analyst I

Job Description:

We are actively seeking a talented Sr. Systems Analyst to join our Distribution Partner Integration (DPI) team supporting the Consumer Markets Division, based in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be hybrid or fully remote.

As a Sr. Systems Analyst, you will play an important role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by enabling annuity product sales and servicing on the industry’s Order Entry platforms. In addition, you will support and enhance the exchange between Pacific Life and our Distribution Partners using various industry standards. You will fill an existing role on DPI’s Platform team. Your colleagues on the DPI team include analysts, developers, and QA, and you will work closely with technologists across the organization and business partners such as key account managers.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Leverage your industry/technology experience and analytical skills to support complex projects centered around Pacific Life’s Annuity order-entry platforms – Affirm, AnnuityNet, and Firelight
• Apply your advanced requirements engineering capabilities to achieve high value business outcomes
• Manage cross-functional project deployments; communicate/socialize project objectives and benefits
• Represent Pacific Life on industry forums by actively participating in discussions, documenting key topics, identifying opportunities for influencing outcomes; coordinate responses on Pacific Life’s behalf
• 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 bring:

• 5+ years business analysis experience in financial services, preferably in the Annuity and/or Life Insurance space
• 5+ years experience maintaining products and services on Order Entry platforms through PPfA or forms-based configuration
• Working knowledge of DTCC and ACORD annuity industry standards
• Demonstrated ability to form meaningful partnerships (internal/external) at all organizational levels resulting in practical solutions to complex problems and ensuring commitment to customer needs
• Excellent problem solving, root cause analysis, critical and strategic thinking skills

What makes you stand out:

• Applied experience working with Annuity Order Entry Platforms, with emphasis on Firelight
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and business data flows within annuity administration ecosystem
• Proponent of Agile approaches and operates effectively within a working group environment
• Experience in the Life Insurance, Mutual Funds, and/or Institutional space
• Industry Forum experience with Insurance Retirement Institute (IRI) OpsTech group, DTCC/I&RS Advisory, and Order Entry vendor working groups
• Business Analysis certification, or equivalent education/training

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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.

$108,000.00 - $132,000.00

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 Assist