Lead BI Developer- Risk Metrics & Governance

Pacific Life•Newport Beach, CA

47d

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. 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 Lead BI Developer to join our Operational Risk & Resilience (OR&R) team in Newport Beach, CA. As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will support the Governance & Reporting service by leading the design, governance, and continuous improvement of operational risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks. Your work will enable data-driven decision-making by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and scalability of metrics across the Operational Risk & Resilience team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational risk, data governance, and business intelligence, with a proven ability to translate complex risk data into actionable insights. This role partners closely with risk management, compliance, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure the integrity, consistency, and scalability of metrics and dashboards. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of team of 35 people in the Operational Risk & Resilience department, which is a subset of Enterprise Risk Management. Your colleagues will include Service Owners, Service Managers, Service Leads, and Capability Leads within 3 teams: GRC, Operations, and Engineering as supported by OR&R Service Leads who function as liaisons to the 1st line of defense.

Requirements

BS in Statistics, Math, Science or equivalent
8+ years of experience with data visualization or data analytics
4+ years of experience developing dashboards and reports using PowerBI
Proven expertise in metric design, reporting frameworks, and BI tool implementation
Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data governance principles
Proficiency in SQL and at least one major BI platform (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Understanding of risk management principles
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Archer GRC tools
Strategic thinker with a passion for data and storytelling
Strong business acumen and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.

Responsibilities

Establish and govern enterprise-wide operational risk metrics that align with regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks, ensuring consistency and transparency across the organization
Design and implement scalable reporting solutions that provide real-time visibility into key risk indicators (KRIs), and other metrics enabling proactive risk management and decision-making
Drive data quality and integrity initiatives by collaborating with data governance, engineering, and risk teams to ensure accurate and reliable risk reporting
Translate complex risk data into actionable insights for senior leadership and risk committees, supporting strategic planning and risk mitigation efforts
Champion automation and self-service reporting tools, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency in risk reporting processes.
Continuously monitor and refine reporting frameworks to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, business needs, and emerging risk trends.

Benefits

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 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.

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