Project Finance Credit Analyst

Pacific Life

130d • $180,180 - $220,220

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 talented Director level Project Finance Credit Analyst to join our Infrastructure Investment Team in Newport Beach, CA. The Project Finance Credit Analyst role is responsible for working in conjunction with other members of the Infrastructure Investment team to identify, source, evaluate, underwrite, recommend and manage privately placed project finance opportunities for inclusion in the Pacific Life’s General Account. The Infrastructure Investment team manages a Project Finance/Infrastructure portfolio of approximately $4B within a private placement portfolio of over $21B. You will fill a new role on the Infrastructure Investment Team, which currently consists of seven investment professionals within the broader Private Assets division of the Pacific Life Investments (PLI) department. Your colleagues will include seasoned Infrastructure and Project Finance professionals investing in both fixed income and equity opportunities, and you will interact with other private placement investment analysts and portfolio managers.

Requirements

• 8+ years investment experience and fundamental credit analysis, preferably in project finance or private placements
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Strong presentation and writing skills

Nice To Haves

• CFA, MBA and/or other advanced degrees
• Passion for career in investments and intellectual curiosity to delve into industry topics
• Risk appetite in alignment with the Team’s philosophy
• Big-picture thinker, team player, and excel working independently and managing through ambiguity
• Positive/can do attitude, collaborative and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Lead fundamental credit research and analysis for new investment grade and high yield project finance/infrastructure investment opportunities
• Analyze financial models and help conduct sensitivity analysis
• Actively monitor existing portfolio investments and assets
• Develop and maintain relationships with external parties including investment banks, project sponsors, third party asset managers, other investors and rating agencies
• Mentor junior analysts in the same skills to develop future leaders in PLI Private Assets
• Collaborate with other team members across PLI to enhance portfolio performance and achieve financial objectives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees