Risk Analyst II Policy Standards and Controls

Pacific Life • Newport Beach, CA

3d • $41 - $50

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 Risk Analyst II Policy Standards and Controls to join our Operational Risk & Resilience team in Newport Beach, CA. As a Risk Analyst II Policy Standards and Controls, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by supporting maintenance of the operational risk management framework, with a primary focus on policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and controls. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 35 professionals in the Operational Risk & Resilience department, a subset of Enterprise Risk Management. Your colleagues will include Service Owners, Service Managers, Service Leads, and other Capability Leads across GRC, Operations, and Engineering teams, supported by OR&R Service Leads who function as liaisons to the 1st line of defense.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a risk management, audit, compliance, or related role
• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, information systems, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standards, templates, and defined processes
• Demonstrated written communication skills, with experience documenting procedures or technical information
• Ability to organize, track, and maintain documentation across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and escalate questions or issues appropriately

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or coursework related to operational risk, internal controls, audit, compliance, or governance
• Familiarity with risk management concepts, control frameworks, or regulatory environments (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO standards)
• Experience working in the financial services or insurance industry
• Exceptional organizational skills and comfort working with detailed policy and procedural documentation

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update operational risk management policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate governance and regulatory expectations
• Support the design, documentation, and maintenance of operational risk controls, including control descriptions, alignment to various authoritative sources, and control ownership
• Perform detailed reviews of policy/standard/procedure/guideline/control documentation to validate completeness, formatting, version control, and adherence to established templates and standards.
• Organize and conduct the annual control owner confirmation process to ensure that control owners acknowledge ownership of assigned controls
• Support internal reviews by preparing documentation and responding to information requests

Benefits

• 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 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: Mid Level