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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 Director of Fundamental Research to join Pacific Life Fund Advisors in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided.
As the Director of Fundamental Research, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by generating investment decisions for the Pacific Life Fund Advisors (PLFA) managed strategies ($30 billion) and providing investment expertise to the divisions to drive company-wide initiatives. The Director will join the asset allocation team responsible for managing over 15 multi-asset portfolios—primarily fund-of-funds—as well as six portable alpha strategies. The role will focus primarily on equity allocations within the multi-asset portfolios, with secondary responsibilities supporting macro/strategic and other intra-asset positioning.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Act as a Domestic Equity Portfolio Manager within a Multi-Asset Framework
- Serve as a U.S. equities specialist, bringing a clear, differentiated point of view across sectors, styles, and factors (growth, value, quality, momentum)
- Perform industry-leading research to formulate investment views
- Implement views through dynamic asset allocation, portfolio tilts, and position sizing within domestic equities
- Drive Asset Allocation & Portfolio Performance
- Play a key role in asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions across 15+ multi-asset portfolios
- Maintain accountability for risk-adjusted returns and benchmark outperformance, continuously reassessing exposures based on market developments, data, and evolving investment theses
- Contribute across asset classes (international equity, fixed income, alternatives), while maintaining a core focus on U.S. equity alpha generation
- Operate as a Senior Investor & Investment Committee Member
- Present, defend, and implement high-conviction investment views as a voting member of the Investment Committee, directly influencing firm-wide capital allocation decisions
- Partner cross-functionally to support investment communication, strategy positioning, and product development
- Contribute to firm-wide thinking on markets, portfolio construction, and risk management, helping shape the overall investment framework and process
The experience you bring:
- 7–10+ years of experience in fundamental research, portfolio management, or trading
- A deep understanding of U.S. equities, with the ability to connect micro insights to macro context
- Proven ability to form, express, and defend investment views
- Strong grounding in macroeconomics, policy, and market cycles
- Experience with multi-asset frameworks or asset allocation thinking (preferred, not required)
- Comfort working with data; Python or quantitative toolkit is a plus
- Familiarity with mutual funds, ETFs, or 40-Act structures is helpful
- Clear communicator who can translate complex ideas into actionable insights
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.
LI-KP1
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.
$203,760.00 - $249,040.00
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.
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 Director of Fundamental Research to join Pacific Life Fund Advisors in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided.
As the Director of Fundamental Research, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by generating investment decisions for the Pacific Life Fund Advisors (PLFA) managed strategies ($30 billion) and providing investment expertise to the divisions to drive company-wide initiatives. The Director will join the asset allocation team responsible for managing over 15 multi-asset portfolios—primarily fund-of-funds—as well as six portable alpha strategies. The role will focus primarily on equity allocations within the multi-asset portfolios, with secondary responsibilities supporting macro/strategic and other intra-asset positioning.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Act as a Domestic Equity Portfolio Manager within a Multi-Asset Framework
- Serve as a U.S. equities specialist, bringing a clear, differentiated point of view across sectors, styles, and factors (growth, value, quality, momentum)
- Perform industry-leading research to formulate investment views
- Implement views through dynamic asset allocation, portfolio tilts, and position sizing within domestic equities
- Drive Asset Allocation & Portfolio Performance
- Play a key role in asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions across 15+ multi-asset portfolios
- Maintain accountability for risk-adjusted returns and benchmark outperformance, continuously reassessing exposures based on market developments, data, and evolving investment theses
- Contribute across asset classes (international equity, fixed income, alternatives), while maintaining a core focus on U.S. equity alpha generation
- Operate as a Senior Investor & Investment Committee Member
- Present, defend, and implement high-conviction investment views as a voting member of the Investment Committee, directly influencing firm-wide capital allocation decisions
- Partner cross-functionally to support investment communication, strategy positioning, and product development
- Contribute to firm-wide thinking on markets, portfolio construction, and risk management, helping shape the overall investment framework and process
The experience you bring:
- 7–10+ years of experience in fundamental research, portfolio management, or trading
- A deep understanding of U.S. equities, with the ability to connect micro insights to macro context
- Proven ability to form, express, and defend investment views
- Strong grounding in macroeconomics, policy, and market cycles
- Experience with multi-asset frameworks or asset allocation thinking (preferred, not required)
- Comfort working with data; Python or quantitative toolkit is a plus
- Familiarity with mutual funds, ETFs, or 40-Act structures is helpful
- Clear communicator who can translate complex ideas into actionable insights
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.
LI-KP1
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.
$203,760.00 - $249,040.00
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Research Director
Document your research leadership credentials early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. Compile peer-reviewed publications, grant awards, and team leadership records now so your credentials match the job description before the DOL audit process begins.
Target employers with dedicated research divisions
Universities, federal contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and national laboratories routinely sponsor Research Directors through PERM because their legal and HR teams already understand the process. Organizations sponsoring for the first time face steeper timelines and higher denial risk.
Clarify which EB category your role qualifies for
If your Research Director position requires a master's or doctorate as a standard industry requirement, your employer can file under EB-2, which can shorten the green card wait for many nationalities. Confirm this with the hiring team before accepting an offer.
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Migrate Mate filters Research Director openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're applying to organizations that have already committed to employment-based sponsorship rather than those still deciding whether they will.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations begin
DOL requires your employer to pay the PERM-certified prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage for Research Director positions in your target city before your offer conversation.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you and your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently with USCIS, which lets you obtain work authorization and travel flexibility while the green card is pending.
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Does a Research Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Research Director positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a master's degree or doctorate as a standard entry-level requirement, which satisfies USCIS's advanced-degree professional category. If the employer documents only a bachelor's degree as the minimum, EB-3 applies. The distinction matters because EB-2 can reduce your priority date wait for nationals of oversubscribed countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Research Director roles?
H-1B is a temporary, employer-tied status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition stage. The process takes longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but the result is permanent authorization that is not tied to a single employer once you reach the I-485 stage.
What does the PERM process look like for a Research Director position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after conducting a regulated recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then certifies or audits the application. Audit rates for specialized research positions can be high because DOL scrutinizes whether the job requirements are genuinely tied to the role rather than tailored to a foreign national's specific background.
How can I find Research Director jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Research Director openings by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, which removes the guesswork of approaching organizations that have never sponsored before. Employers already experienced with PERM for research roles move faster, set accurate timeline expectations, and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, you can change to a same or similar occupational role under AC21 portability without restarting the process. Research Director and related senior research management roles generally qualify as same or similar under O*NET occupational classifications, but you should confirm the specific job codes with your immigration attorney.
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