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Senior Systems Analyst

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 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

Your Benefits Start Day 1

• 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

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.