Finance Quant Developer

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 an accomplished and business-savvy Finance Quant Developer to join our growing Investment Risk Technology team in Newport Beach, CA.

This role is on-site in our Newport Beach, CA office.

This advanced role is responsible for architecting, advising, and delivering robust, data-centric solutions that drive critical analytics, modeling, and reporting across asset management, investment risk, and economic scenario generation domains. This role will serve as a strategic partner to business and technology stakeholders, providing deep expertise in financial systems, investment risk analytics, and economic scenario modeling.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Architect, design, and maintain advanced software systems supporting investment risk analytics, economic scenario generation, stress testing, and portfolio analysis.

• Advise and collaborate with product managers, analysts, engineers, and senior leadership to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Champion SDLC best practices, including secure coding standards, peer reviews, and documentation, ensuring auditability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to business-side developers and engineering teams, promoting consistency, reusability, and adherence to enterprise architecture standards.

• Drive software delivery using modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.

• Lead the architecture and evolution of cloud-native platforms leveraging:

• Snowflake for scalable data warehousing and analytics

• Matillion for data transformation and orchestration

• SQL and Python for data processing and business logic

• AWS for cloud infrastructure and services

• React.js for building interactive data-driven user interfaces

• Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and security across all layers of the application stack.

The experience you bring:

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 10 years in financial services, asset management, investments, or investment risk analytics.

• Demonstrated experience in finance quant development supporting and working closely with investment and risk quantitative analysts with minimum direction and building portfolio tools.

• Demonstrated experience with mathematical modeling concepts and proficiency in portfolio tools, such as Bloomberg, Yield Book, Aladdin, and investment systems including trade entry, deep understanding of investment data and systems.

• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and SDLC processes, including version control (Git), testing, and agile methodologies.

• Proven track record in designing and developing RESTful APIs and web applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, or similar).

• Advanced proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Azure Pipelines.

• Expertise in data platforms such as Snowflake and SQL-based data access patterns.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for senior stakeholders.

What makes you stand out:

• In-depth knowledge of key risk concepts such as stress testing, scenario modeling, and investment risk analytics.

• Background in building user-centric interfaces for data visualization and decision support in financial contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor non-technical or semi-technical stakeholders, fostering a culture of engineering excellence across business units.

• A passion for continuous learning and a proactive approach to mastering new technologies and business domains.

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 What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Benefits start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We're committed to providing 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 a 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.

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.

$167,670.00 - $204,930.00

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

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.


What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

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.