Job Description

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 Senior Quantitative Financial Modeler to join our Investment Risk Team in Newport Beach, CA. This position requires in-office attendance at least four days/week.

Howyou’llhelp move us forward

The candidate will advance the organization’s ability to develop economic scenarios within a production level system,validateresults, to support the valuation of complex assets andliabilitiesand risk reporting. Applications will span market consistent valuation, real-world, pricing, and regulatory mandates arising under GAAP, STAT, BMA, and Economic frameworks.Additionalresponsibilities will involve asset modeling in support of investment team, capital projection/optimization, pricing, and risk management.In this capacity, the candidate is expected to develop economic models, production levelsystems,  strongcontrols and governance and insights that can support the execution of:

• Pacific Life Risk Management’sdevelopment, governance, and delivery of scenarios throughout the enterprise

• Production level code developmentto allowautomated production and delivery of scenarios with database integration and scalability.

• Providing insights and support to stakeholders onscenario development, rationale, and output

• Modeling experience in stochastic scenarios for market-consistent valuation,real-world projection,and regulatory applications across domestic and foreign currencies.

• Strong ability in modeling complex economic processes for interest rates, equity returns, volatility, inflation, and credit spreads across multiple countries.

The candidate will work in a matrix environment with other quants, accounting leaders, and investment professionals.  The candidate will drive business outcomes, have leadership attributes, and have the aptitude to transform concepts into actionable quant models.

Theexperience you bring

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional with experience from world-class financial services organizations.

• The candidatemust have first-hand, in-depth knowledge ofeconomic scenario modeling for valuation and regulatory processes, experience in process automation, strong governancereportingandabilityto workand explain resultswith investment professionals and related stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, andmaintainproduction grade‑quantitative codebases for large‑scalestochastic simulation, including performance optimization, testing, version control, and reproducibility suitable for valuation,regulatory use, and audit.

• Experience withEconomic Capital,Asset Liability Management (ALM),and Regulatory capitaleconomic scenario applications.

• Knowledge and experience infinancialmodelingapplied to asset modeling and investment risk

Whatmakes youstand out

• 5-7+years of direct experiencein scenario development and modeling, production coding, and execution with some experience in asset modeling such as commercial real estate, corporate bonds, or alternative equities

• MFE, Masters,or PhD degree in a quantitative area such as Finance, Math, Engineering, or related fieldCFA/FRM designationa plus

• Demonstratedexperiencecoding in languages such as MATLAB, Python, SAS, R, etc., including production processautomation

• Demonstrated experience with Snowflake databases.

• Demonstrated experience with investment analytical systems such asMoody’s Analytics,Conning,Bloomberg, CoStar,RiskSpan, FactSet, Aladdin, CoStar, Trepp, etc.

You can be who you are

People comefirst hereWe’recommitted to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com What’s life likeatPacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife 

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$167,670.00 - $204,930.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

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

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.