Director, Quantitative Investment Modeling and Support

Pacific Life Insurance Company$203K — $249K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years of experience modeling complex and illiquid assets
  • MFE or PhD in Finance, Math, Engineering, or related field; CFA/FRM preferred
  • Experience coding in MATLAB, SAS, R, Python, automated production processes
  • Familiarity with investment analytical systems like Bloomberg, Intex, RiskSpan
  • Broad knowledge of asset classes including public fixed income, structured products, and derivatives

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytics to support investment modeling oversight
  • Support production processes for cash flow generation and risk analytics
  • Provide insights to actuaries on investment modeling
  • Drive business outcomes with leadership strategies
  • Transform concepts into actionable quantitative models

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k with company match and additional contributions
  • Wellbeing reimbursement account for healthcare expenses
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We're actively seeking a talented Director, Quantitative Investment Modeling & Support to join our Investment Risk Team in Newport Beach, CA.

As a Director, Quantitative Investment Modeling & Support, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by advancing the organization's ability to develop, validate, and quantify cashflow models for complex and illiquid asset classes and publicly traded investments. You will fill a new role that sits on the Investment Risk division working in a matrix environment with other quants and risk professionals, accounting leaders, investment professionals, and senior actuaries.

How you'll help move us forward:
  • Develop analytics and insights that can support the execution of:
    • Pacific Life Risk Management's oversight of investment modeling across the investment portfolio.
    • Support and development (including code development) for production processes including quarterly cash flow generation and market risk analytics for all assets.
    • Providing insights and support to actuaries on investment modeling.
  • Drive business outcomes, have leadership attributes, and have the aptitude to transform concepts into actionable quant models.


The experience you will bring:
  • 5-10+ years of direct experience modeling complex and illiquid assets such as corporate credit, residential and commercial loans, private and public ABS, CMBS, RMBS, CFOs, CLOs, etc.
  • MFE or PhD degree in a quantitative area such as Finance, Math, Engineering, or a related field. CFA/FRM designation is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in coding in languages such as MATLAB, SAS, R, Python, etc., including automation of production processes including analytic and cashflow generation.
  • Demonstrated experience with investment analytical systems such as Bloomberg, Intex, RiskSpan, FactSet, Aladdin, CoStar, Trepp, Moody's, S&P, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience across a broad range of asset classes including but not limited to:
    • Public fixed-income securities.
    • Public structured products including CLOs, CMBS, RMBS, and ABS.
    • Private ABS, inclusive of securities backed by esoteric collateral.
    • Commercial and residential loans.
    • Derivatives, including swaps, options, futures, forwards, and other hedging instruments.


What makes you stand out:
  • First-hand, in-depth knowledge of investment risk methodologies and quantitative decision-making to work with investment professionals and actuaries.
  • Expert-level knowledge and experience in modeling a broad range of investments and applying best practices in quantitative methods and strategies to the investment/risk management process.
  • Experience with Asset Liability Management (ALM), regulatory capital, and statutory accounting is a plus.


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

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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.

$203,760.00 - $249,040.00

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

About Pacific Life Insurance Company

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There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at Pacific Life Insurance Company—a leader in the insurance industry known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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Join Pacific Life Insurance Company’s esteemed team to assist in pioneering efforts that drive the insurance industry forward. At the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation, Pacific Life Insurance Company stands as a beacon of transformative solutions and services. Lead in a unique position in the marketplace, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to digital innovation to enhance client experiences and outcomes. Engage with a diverse global team of business and technology advisors, helping clients navigate through their challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of integrating technology and insurance services to deliver exceptional results.

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