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 Sr Director to join our Structured Product Credit Team in Newport Beach, CA (hybrid work schedule).

As a Structured Product Credit Analyst Sr Director you'll move Pacific Life and your career forward by working in conjunction with other members of the structured product Investment team to analyze and initiate buy/sell/hold recommendations on various structured products, including asset backed securities (ABS), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).This position is responsible for developing sector views and conducting timely issue-specific credit reviews with buy/sell/hold recommendations.

You will fill a new role on the Structured Product Credit Team, which currently consists of three investment professionals within the broader Pacific Life Investments department. The research group's investment analysis process includes a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis of deal structures and collateral in the context of relevant market data, trends, and economic forecasts. Your colleagues will include seasoned CMBS/ABS/RMBS credit analysis, and you will interact with portfolio managers, as well as your credit counterparts in the public and private corporate bond teams.

How you'll help us move forward:

• Work as part of the securitized research group to help integrate fundamental, quantitative, and statistical analysis to assess and document the creditworthiness of structured product collateral pools, and identify the relative value/risk of various tranche positions and deal structures through scenario analysis
• Present timely deal reviews, investment recommendations and relevant bond market activity to the portfolio management team
• Work in partnership with industry specialists across the corporate credit teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with external parties, including sell-side analysts, salespeople and rating agencies
• Leverage quantitative skills to manage and evaluate large scale data sets as well as servicer and trustee reports as part of the monthly surveillance process
• Perform ad hoc projects as necessary

The experience you bring:

• 10+ years investment research experience and fundamental credit analysis, preferably in structured products, and a 4-year degree or 8+ years of investment research experience and an MBA
• Credit experience in one or more structured product areas, including esoteric ABS sectors, such as solar, whole business securitizations, timeshares, containers, data centers, etc.
• Demonstrated quantitative skills, as well as familiarity with Bloomberg and Intex
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Possession of strong communication, presentation and writing skills

What makes you stand out:

• An MBA or CFA
• Passion for a career in investments and intellectual curiosity to delve into industry topics

You can be who you are.
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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.

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

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.