Sr. Business Analyst

Pacific Life Insurance Company$113K — $138K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of business analysis experience in contract administration, particularly in annuity processes like New Business and Customer Service.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Creative problem-solver with an ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for both business and technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, diverse activities independently.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills to build trust.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Product Owner to refine backlog and prioritize use cases.
  • Develop innovative solutions to problems in collaboration with business and technology teams.
  • Participate in application design discussions.
  • Engage in sprint planning and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration.
  • Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of contract administration processes.
  • Provide front-line support for incidents and complex business inquiries.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Flexible Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for eligible personal expenses.
  • Generous paid time off policies including standard PTO and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance support.
  • 401k savings plan with company match and additional contributions.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

As Sr. Business Analyst, you willplay a key role in Pacific Lifes Digital Transformation FAST Contract Administration team byproviding business analysis and support to the business partners, management, and technical teams. This includes providing context around business workflow and processing requirements as well as helping to engage the various business teams in the transition to a new administration system. . You will join a dynamic team of Analysts, developers, users and testers in a fast-paced, Agile technology environment supporting our newest Annuity Admin platform.


How you will make an impact:

  • Analyze business needs and translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Work with Product Owner to refine backlog, prioritize use cases, and drive understanding
  • Develop solutions to problems, requiring the use of ingenuity and creativity; coordinating with business areas, Digital Transformation teams and Technology on overlapping functions
  • Participate in application design sessions
  • Engage and actively participate in sprint and release plans; participate in retrospectives to continually improve team processes
  • Develop a deep understanding of contract administration and business processes supported by the contract administration system
  • Act as front-line support for incidents, outages, and complex business inquiries

Theexperience you will bring:

  • 5-8 years of business analysis or equivalent experience in contract administration role(s); knowledge of the complexities of annuity administration, such as New Business, Customer Service, and In-force administration.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent experience
  • Outside-the-box thinking with strong problem-solving skills; ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Strong ability to communicate in writing and verbally on both business and technical subjects
  • Able to independently coordinate many diverse and complex activities to accomplish a goal
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust, solid teamwork and interpersonal skills

What will make you stand out:

  • Experience with Agile software development (Scrum Master or Product Owner certification is a plus)
  • Knowledge of the FAST Annuity platform
  • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
  • Proven experience modernizing, enhancing, or automating systems and processes
  • Strong understanding of Annuity Operations departmental processes

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the companys 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.

$113,490.00 - $138,710.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and were 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, weve 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

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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Be part of a team that is not just the largest but the most knowledgeable in the insurance sector, with a focus on delivering targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of consulting experience that is unmatched.

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