Business Analyst II
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Schedules
- Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
