Pacific Life · 1 day ago
VP, Chief Information Officer, Investments
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$240K/yr - $295K/yrPacific Life is a company focused on providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking a VP, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Investments to lead technology modernization and integration within the investment technology landscape, driving operational excellence and innovation.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Denise Davey
Responsibilities
Lead Technology Modernization: Develop and execute a strategy to modernize investment technology, replacing legacy platforms and reengineering manual processes with integrated, automated solutions to support scalability
Drive Platform Integration: Collaborate closely with key partners to select and integrate new external platforms (portfolio management, trading, risk, analytics) and lead the development and execution of integration plans to ensure seamless workflows across the organization
Rationalize Applications: Eliminate redundancy and reduce technical debt by rationalizing applications
Data & Risk Analytics Enablement: Architect and implement a centralized data platform for investment data, ensuring quality, integrity, and accessibility. Enable advanced risk analytics and scenario modeling for research, strategy, and performance monitoring
Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Maintain reliable, secure, and compliant technology operations. Oversee IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity for investment platforms and data assets
Vendor & Partnership Management: Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors and service providers in partnership with Procurement, Finance & Actuarial, and Risk Management. Negotiate contracts and partnerships to support technology strategy and long-term objectives
Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Attract, develop, and retain talent in investment technology, data engineering, and analytics. Lead a team capable of executing modernization and supporting ongoing innovation
Qualification
Required
Senior IT leadership experience in investment management, asset management, or financial services, with a track record of technology transformation
Deep knowledge of investment technology platforms, data architecture, and analytics
Proven ability to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions for complex investment processes
Strong vendor management, negotiation, and partnership skills
Excellent leadership, communication, and change management abilities
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Preferred
Experience implementing platforms such as Blackrock Aladdin or Bloomberg MARS
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale modernization initiatives
Experience fostering a data-driven culture and democratizing analytics tools
Benefits
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
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Founded in 1868
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Pacific Life has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (19)
2021 (14)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44B2025-09-03Debt Financing· $750M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $688.57M
Leadership Team
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President and Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
Private Capital Journal
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