Structured Product Credit Analyst Manager

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

As a Structured Product Senior Credit Analyst you'll move Pacific Life and your career forward by working in conjunction with other members of the structured product Investment team, which analyzes and initiates buy/sell/hold recommendations on various structured product securities, including asset backed securities (ABS), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of surveillance supporting analytical tools, running surveillance reports and assisting with data capture and data analytics. This position is also responsible for assisting senior members of the research team in conducting timely issue-specific credit reviews, including running stress scenarios in cash flow models, collecting market data, and assisting with the production of credit memos and presentations. You will also support the portfolio management team through the development and maintenance of custom data analytical tools.

You will fill a new role on the Structured Product Credit Team, which currently consists of four 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/CLO credit analysts, 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 applying your coding and programming skills to develop applications that will collect and integrate portfolio level performance data and credit metrics.
• Leverage your quantitative skills to conduct portfolio surveillance with the performance data sets and credit metrics that you collect and interpret for senior members of the team
• Assist senior credit analysts prepare deal reviews, investment recommendations and relevant bond market activity to the portfolio management team
• Leverage your software skills to enhance the surveillance process
• Perform ad hoc projects as necessary
• Develop credit expertise across the various structured products, including CMBS, RMBS, ABS and CLOs

The experience you bring:

• 5+ years investment research experience and fundamental credit analysis, preferably in structured products, and a 4-year degree in a quantitative discipline (math, finance, economics, computer engineering, etc.) or an MBA with 2+ years
• Knowledge of programming languages, i.e. Python
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite,
• Experience in one or more structured product areas, such as ABS, RMBS, CMBS or CLOs, etc.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Possession of strong communication, presentation and writing skill
• Familiarity with financial databases, such as Bloomberg, Intex, Trepp, etc.
• Understanding of Financial Markets and Products

What makes you stand out:

• Experience building analytical tools
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
• An interest in commercial and/or residential real estate
• A passion for a career in structured investments and intellectual curiosity

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.