Sr Systems Analyst
About The Position
Pacific Life is seeking a talented Senior Systems Analyst to join its Distribution Partner Integration (DPI) team, supporting the Consumer Markets Division. This role, based in Newport Beach, CA, offers hybrid or fully remote work options. As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will be crucial to Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by supporting and enhancing data exchange between Pacific Life and its Distribution Partners using various industry standards. You will be part of DPI’s Data team, which includes product owners, systems analysts, and QA analysts, and will collaborate closely with technologists and business partners like key account managers.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
