AVP, Enterprise Strategic and Competitor Intelligence

Job Summary AVP, Enterprise Strategic and Competitor Intelligence – Newport Beach, CA. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on‑site) and offers comprehensive relocation assistance for candidates not currently located near one of our offices. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Strategic Market Intelligence Track Monitor macroeconomic, regulatory, technological, and industry trends impacting the business. Identify early warning signals and structural shifts in the market. Translate complex market dynamics into clear strategic implications for leadership. Translate intelligence into implications and recommended actions tailored to senior executives. Enterprise Competitive Intelligence Leadership Mature competitive intelligence processes, data, and enterprise insights delivery. Develop forward‑looking competitor scenarios. Produce high‑impact deliverables such as: Competitor profiles and scorecards Market and competitor “pulse” reports (weekly/monthly) Strategic deep dives on high‑priority competitors or segments Executive‑ready briefs and board‑level narratives (as needed) Advanced Analytics and Insights Generation Leverage strategic and competitor insights and analytics to quantify scenarios and potential impacts. Partner with Finance, Strategy, Technology, Operations, and Product teams to ensure analytical rigor and applicability. Assist in the development of long‑range strategic outlooks, horizon scanning, and early warning indicators. Create and maintain scenario models to anticipate market evolution and business implications. Move beyond static dashboards to insight synthesis and executive storytelling. Executive Decision Support Translate complex market and competitive data into clear, concise insights for executive audiences. Build intelligence processes that scale across the organization. Collaborate with Enterprise and Divisions to embed competitive insights into enterprise‑level strategy and long‑term vision. Tools, Data, and Analytics Enablement Select and optimize tools and data sources (news, filings, databases, third‑party research, etc.). Establish dashboards and repeatable analytics to monitor market share signals, competitive product changes, distribution shifts, and brand/consumer indicators. Ensure all function practices adhere to legal, ethical, and compliance standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Direct experience in life insurance. 10+ years of experience in financial analysis, strategy, or investor relations. CPA, ASA, FSA, MBA, or CFA preferred. Strong understanding of life insurance products, capital frameworks, and regulatory environment. Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ). Skills & Attributes Enterprise mindset: optimize for company‐wide outcomes. Action orientation: move from insight to impact. Intellectual curiosity and rigor. Executive presence and confidence in briefing senior leaders. Strong prioritization and focus on high‑impact decisions. Connector and translator across strategy, product, distribution, finance, and analytics communities. Builder of repeatable processes, templates, and knowledge repositories. Coaching leader: develop talent and elevate standards. Learning agility and continuous refinement. Commercial mindset linking insights to revenue impact. Innovation orientation; adopt new tools and frameworks. Salary Base Salary Range: $203,760 – $249,040 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. Most employees are also eligible for additional incentive pay. Benefits Benefits Start Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for you and eligible dependents. Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off. Paid parental leave and Adoption Assistance Program. Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. 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