Senior Fixed Income Investment Operations Analyst

Company	Pacific Life
Location	Newport Beach, CA, USA
Salary	$48.33 – $59.07
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Senior

Requirements

5+ years of experience in investment operations or other investment-related role
Hands on experience maintaining and reconciling Security Master data
College degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent work experience
Working knowledge of the following systems: Bloomberg, Excel, Business Objects, ePAM, MS Office Suite
Proficiency in data querying tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel)
Substantial experience with trading platforms, investment accounting systems, and custodian data feeds
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for data accuracy and integrity
Work effectively across departments and with external partners
Manage multiple priorities and adapts to changing business needs
Ensure high-quality outputs and thorough analysis

Responsibilities

Perform daily reconciliation of Security Master data across internal and external systems
Track and maintain updates to security attributes including coupons, schedules, ratings, and payment terms
Research and resolve discrepancies between trading and accounting systems
Leverage querying tools to extract and analyze targeted security details
Run automated validation checks to identify and address data quality issues
Create and maintain reports to identify missing or inconsistent data
Collaborate with Operations, Accounting & Reporting (A&R), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and other teams to ensure data accuracy
Produce timely and accurate ‘gold-copy’ investment data across assigned domains
Execute and analyze daily and periodic data quality control queries
Troubleshoot and resolve data feed issues, escalating when necessary
Support regulatory and internal reporting requirements
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance data quality and operational efficiency
Conduct root cause analysis of data errors and implement corrective actions
Develop deep knowledge of assigned funds and securities to support global operational processes
Participate in system testing, monitoring, and project-related activities
Create, maintain, and enhance procedures and workflows to support data integrity and compliance
Monitor end-of-day processing to ensure accurate data flow to downstream systems
Provide support for ad hoc requests and coverage for team responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data governance frameworks and data quality initiatives
Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements
Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Project management experience including documenting requirements
Expertise in Corporate Action Events