Sr Systems Analyst at Pacific Life

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

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
  • What makes you stand out
  • 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data IntegrationData AnalyticsProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementReporting ToolsInsurance Domain KnowledgeAnnuity ProductsOrder Entry Platforms

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid?

This role can be hybrid or fully remote, and it is based in Newport Beach, CA.

What experience is required for this Senior Systems Analyst position?

Candidates need 8+ years of annuity industry experience, including a minimum of 5 years in systems analysis focusing on complex data integrations, working knowledge of DTCC and ACORD annuity industry standards, and applied experience with DTCC data structures and policy admin systems integration.

What is the team structure for this role?

You will fill an existing role on DPI’s Data team, consisting of eight people, with colleagues including analysts, developers, and QA, and you will work closely with technologists across the organization and business partners such as key account managers.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Systems Analyst role?

A strong candidate will have 8+ years of annuity industry experience with at least 5 years in systems analysis on complex data integrations, knowledge of DTCC and ACORD standards, and demonstrated ability to form partnerships and solve complex problems.

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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