Risk Analyst II Policy Standards and Controls

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 Risk Analyst II Policy Standards and Controls to join our Operational Risk & Resilience team in Newport Beach, CA.
As a Risk Analyst II Policy Standards and Controls, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by supporting maintenance of the operational risk management framework, with a primary focus on policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and controls. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 35 professionals in the Operational Risk & Resilience department, a subset of Enterprise Risk Management. Your colleagues will include Service Owners, Service Managers, Service Leads, and other Capability Leads across GRC, Operations, and Engineering teams, supported by OR&R Service Leads who function as liaisons to the 1st line of defense.

How you will make an impact:
Maintain and update operational risk management policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate governance and regulatory expectations
Support the design, documentation, and maintenance of operational risk controls, including control descriptions, alignment to various authoritative sources, and control ownership
Perform detailed reviews of policy/standard/procedure/guideline/control documentation to validate completeness, formatting, version control, and adherence to established templates and standards.
Organize and conduct the annual control owner confirmation process to ensure that control owners acknowledge ownership of assigned controls
Support internal reviews by preparing documentation and responding to information requests

The experience you will bring:
2+ years of experience in a risk management, audit, compliance, or related role
Bachelor’s degree in risk management, information systems, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standards, templates, and defined processes
Demonstrated written communication skills, with experience documenting procedures or technical information
Ability to organize, track, and maintain documentation across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and escalate questions or issues appropriately

What will make you stand out:
Prior experience or coursework related to operational risk, internal controls, audit, compliance, or governance
Familiarity with risk management concepts, control frameworks, or regulatory environments (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO standards)
Experience working in the financial services or insurance industry
Exceptional organizational skills and comfort working with detailed policy and procedural documentation

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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.
$40.81 - $49.87

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.

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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.