Sr Systems Analyst

Pacific Life Insurance Company • $113K — $138K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of systems or business analysis experience in insurance or financial services platforms
  • Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements
  • Knowledge of the producer lifecycle and related processes
  • Familiarity with cross-functional teamwork involving Operations, Compliance, and IT
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Accelerate business initiatives through requirement gathering and documentation
  • Translate business processes into system-ready specifications
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
  • Ensure technology solutions comply with regulatory requirements
  • Foster collaboration between various business and technological teams
  • Support new product launches and operational enhancements
  • Assist in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and personal planning days
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • Competitive 401k plan with company matching contributions
Full Job Description
We are actively seeking a talented Sr Correspondence Systems Analyst to join our Producer and Compensation Solutions team supporting the Consumer Markets Division in Newport Beach, CA.

As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will play an important role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by supporting the technology platforms and business processes that enable producer onboarding, compensation administration, contracts and licensing, and credential validation. You will partner with business and technology teams to deliver solutions that support financial professionals throughout the producer lifecycle while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

You will join a collaborative team of analysts, developers, QA engineers, and business partners who work together to modernize and enhance critical distribution and advisor services capabilities. This role provides the opportunity to work across multiple platforms supporting commissions, bonus programs, producer data management, licensing and appointments, agency hierarchies, and producer servicing operations.

How you'll help move us forward:
  • Accelerate business initiatives by gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements for commissions, bonus compensation, credential validation, contracts and licensing, and producer servicing capabilities.
  • Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to translate complex business processes into system-ready requirements, workflows, rules, and technical specifications.
  • Improve operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline producer onboarding, licensing, appointments, compensation processing, and exception management.
  • Support regulatory compliance by ensuring technology solutions align with state licensing requirements, producer appointment rules, compensation guidelines, and audit standards.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration among Advisor Services, Distribution, Compliance, Operations, Product Management, and IT teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Leverage your insurance industry knowledge and analytical skills to support new product launches, compensation initiatives, operational enhancements, and platform modernization efforts.
  • Assist with troubleshooting production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business-critical platforms.


The experience you will bring:
  • 3+ years of systems analysis or business analysis experience supporting insurance, distribution, compensation, producer management, or financial services platforms.
  • Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of producer lifecycle processes, including contracts and licensing, appointments, commissions, compensation, producer onboarding, or credential management.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Compliance, Product Management, and Information Technology.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to manage complex business processes and system integrations.
  • Experience supporting Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies.


What makes you stand out:
  • Experience supporting producer compensation, commissions processing, bonus administration, agency hierarchy management, or advisor services operations.
  • Knowledge of insurance distribution channels, producer licensing and appointments, regulatory compliance, and credential validation processes.
  • Experience working with policy administration, compensation, producer management, CRM, workflow, or distribution technology platforms.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build meaningful partnerships across business and technology organizations to deliver practical solutions to complex challenges.
  • Experience supporting platform modernization, digital transformation, or process automation initiatives.
  • Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills are essential to success in this role.
  • Knowledge of producer compensation, agency hierarchy management, contracts and licensing, appointments, and credential validation processes.
  • Experience supporting advisor services, producer onboarding, or distribution technology within the life insurance industry.


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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.

$113,490.00 - $138,710.00

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

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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Work on a wide range of projects that harness the capabilities of Pacific Life Insurance Company’s robust technological and service-oriented frameworks.

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