Job Abstract

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 Emerging Market Credit Analyst to join our Emerging Market team in Newport Beach, CA. This role is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

As an Emerging Market Credit Analyst, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by supporting our team in conducting research and analyzing the dynamics and trends of countries and industries as well as investment merits to influence team decisions and portfolio selection. Your colleagues will include fellow credit analysts and investment professionals.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Assist the Emerging Markets debt team in conducting fundamental research on sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers, as well as emerging market corporate and project finance issuers.
• Independently conduct fixed income research studies. Analyses may focus on individual securities or classes of securities.
• Make buy, sell, and hold recommendations.
• Build a performance track record.
• Often provide direction to more junior research staff.
• Conduct due diligence calls, analytical research, and participate in investor calls/roadshows.
• Prepare summaries of investment opportunities, including document reviews of covenants and structural enhancements.
• Analyze financial models and help to conduct portfolio analysis.
• Manage flow of investment offering material and monitor compliance reports to evaluate performance of portfolio positions.
• Actively monitor existing portfolio investments and assets.
• Represent Pacific Life with outside constituents, participate in investor conferences and interact with various internal groups.
• Develop relationships with sell-side stake holders to include salespeople, traders, research analysts and strategists.
• Collaborate with fellow senior research analysts and portfolio managers in the execution of your duties.
• Generate value-added trade ideas and participate in the execution of purchases of new issues and secondary trading.

The experience you bring:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Credit research background in sovereign analysis, or specific industries/project finance
• MBA/CFA or advanced degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency

What makes you stand out:

• Spanish/English bilingual candidates preferred
• Intellectual curiosity with a passion for a career in investments
• Risk appetite in alignment with Team's philosophy
• Big-picture thinker, excels working independently and managing through ambiguity
• Solution-oriented, self-motivated
• Team player
• Interest in Emerging Markets

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. 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.

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.