Sr Systems Analyst

Pacific Life•Newport Beach, CA

45d•Hybrid

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 are actively seeking a talented Senior Systems Analyst to join our Distribution Partner Integration (DPI) team in in support of the Consumer Markets Division, based in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be hybrid or fully remote. As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will play an important role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by enabling annuity product sales and servicing on the industry's Order Entry platforms. In addition, you will support and enhance the exchange of data between Pacific Life and our Distribution Partners using various industry standards. You will fill an existing role on DPI's Data team, consisting of eight people. Your colleagues on the DPI team include analysts, developers, and QA, and you will work closely with technologists across the organization and business partners such as key account managers.

Requirements

8+ years annuity industry experience, a minimum of 5 years systems analysis experience focusing on complex data integrations
Working knowledge of DTCC and ACORD annuity industry standards; DST Fanmail a plus
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 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
Undergraduate degree in business/ technology concentration or equivalent experience

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
Represent Pacific Life on industry forums by actively participating in discussions, documenting key topics, identifying opportunities for influencing outcomes; coordinate responses on Pacific Life's behalf
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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