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<p><strong>Director of Field Development&nbsp;</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard. We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.<br><br></p><p>This position is responsible for overseeing a team of Internal Wholesalers and Hybrid Wholesalers on the National Life Group Sales Desk. The position includes a variety of functions including managing, training, and developing Internal Wholesalers. The candidate will work closely with the management team to meet defined goals. This role will report to the AVP, Distribution and collaborate closely with the distribution management team. This position is presently onsite/hybrid with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week with current campus days being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion).</p><p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coach a team of Internal and Hybrid Wholesalers who are engaged in proactively marketing life insurance and annuity products and building professional relationships with agents.<br>• Develop skill levels of the members on your assigned team so that they are performing at the highest level considering both quantitative and qualitative measures.<br>• Build partnering relationships with National Life Group External Sales Team and with other business units to achieve assigned sales goals.<br>• Building and maintaining team morale, developing leaders on our teams utilizing formal professional development plans, and increasing the skill level of the Internal Wholesalers through targeted training and coaching, quality control and working to improve efficiency through the use of technology and sales enablement tools.<br>• Developing each direct report toward being the best Internal Wholesaler of their ability and toward their long term professional goals.<br>• Travel when necessary for training and relationship building <br>• Perform other duties as required</p><p>Preferred Qualifications<br>• Bachelor's degree <br>• 5 years sales experience within Financial Services <br>• 2+ years management experience<br>• Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce.com) <br>• Superior written and oral communication skills required <br>• Ability to manage and supervise high performing teams <br>• The ability and desire to work in a challenging fast paced environment <br>• Up to 10% travel required</p><p><br>Benefits <br>• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</p>

National Life Group

Director of Field Development

<p><strong>Director, Business Insights</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><p><strong>Company Summary </strong></p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to head our analytics function, responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that drive business performance across life &amp; annuity operations. This role will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive analytics strategy that enhances decision-making, mitigates risk, improves operational efficiency, and strengthens our competitive position.</p><p>The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between analytics and business stakeholders, ensuring team efforts are aligned with organizational goals. They will champion a data-driven culture by crafting compelling data narratives and advancing data literacy across life &amp; annuity operations.</p><p>With a strong strategic lens, this role will identify critical business drivers, forecast emerging trends, and support high-impact decisions through advanced modeling and scenario planning. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our data infrastructure and governance, while leading, mentoring, and growing a high-performing analytics team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at both a strategic and operational level.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analytics Strategy: Lead and execute an analytics strategy that defines how life &amp; annuity operations will use data and analytics to drive decision-making, improve efficiency, reduce risk, enhance customer experience, and gain competitive advantage. Successful execution of the strategy will be measured not by the number of reports and dashboards created but by the extent to which leaders are able to see through new eyes in terms of how they manage the business and drive improved business performance within life &amp; annuity operations.</li><li>Strategic Influence: Identify performance drivers, anticipate trends, identify risks and guide life &amp; annuity operations by delivering complex models/solutions that support scenario planning and allow for an objective assessment of strategic decisions. Serve as a thought partner for business leaders providing advice and counsel on managing by the metrics.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Develop a deep understanding of business needs in close collaboration with senior business leaders. Leverage prior experience acting as a player coach to seed new ideas. Focus team efforts on finding creative solutions to complex problems such as capacity planning. Spearhead the creation of advanced reports and user-friendly analytics solutions that guide decision making.</li><li>Data Driven Culture: Empower stakeholders to take specific action by crafting compelling data narratives that unveil hidden truths. Develop a strategy to teach and promote data literacy across life &amp; annuity operations.</li><li>Capability Building: Collaborate with data engineering and data governance to drive continuous improvement focused on enhancing data continuity, accuracy, and value. Support enterprise efforts to democratize Gen AI by identifying and executing on approved use cases relevant to life &amp; annuity operations.</li><li>Team Leadership &amp; Development: Elevate the analytical capabilities of the team through coaching, mentoring, and demonstrating more advanced analytical solutions. Develop associates into player coaches who can guide leadership in managing by the metrics.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field</li><li>8+ years of experience in data analytics, actuarial analysis, or business intelligence, with at least 4 years in the life insurance or broader financial services industry</li><li>Deep understanding of life &amp; annuity products, underwriting, claims, risk management, and customer lifecycle dynamics</li><li>3+ years in a management or strategic leadership role, leading analytics teams and cross-functional initiatives</li><li>Proficiency in analytics and statistical programming tools, experience with data visualization platforms predictive modeling software</li><li>Demonstrated ability to use data to drive insights around profitability, risk mitigation, and customer value in an insurance context</li><li>Strong track record of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing analytical teams</li><li>Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders</li><li>Passion for cultivating a data-driven culture and promoting data literacy within a traditional industry environment</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Data Science, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Analytics) or an MBA with a strong focus on analytics.</li><li>Experience with advanced modeling techniques including predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI applied to life insurance use cases (e.g., underwriting automation, claims fraud detection, customer churn prediction).</li></ul><p></p><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Director, Business Insights

<p><strong>Associate Director, Platform Delivery &amp; Transformation</strong></p><p><strong>Company Summary </strong></p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>Our mission is to revolutionize the way our business manages conducts critical functions via systems, and we need a visionary Leader to spearhead our platform transformations. If you’re passionate about technology and have a knack for partnering with business leadership and enjoy working in dynamic environments, we want you on our team!</p><p>The Director, Platform Transformations, Applications Development partners with other IT resources and the Business Operations teams to optimize technology outcomes. Success for the Technical Leader starts with building and maintaining strong relationships with all other counterparties. A deep understanding of business and IT processes supports proposing and driving changes that deliver value for business partners at National Life Group. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with IT and business operations, and ensuring that the critical L&amp;A systems such as New Business acquisitions, Policy Administrations systems, Investments, Finance etc.</p><p>This role essentially is to apply thought leadership to execute and work with business to realize more efficient way of conducting business through new more efficient systems. Discover the current states of business processes and systems to frame future states for new business process in the new platforms.</p><p>All about transformational leadership and acting as a change agent while making a difference for our IT &amp; Business.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stakeholder management &amp; collaboration:</strong> Work with business stakeholders to ensure solutions satisfy business requirements and are of the highest quality. Utilize strong emotional and social intelligence to build relationships across the enterprise. Communicate effectively, and with an appropriate level of detail, to business and IT resources.</li><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Work with <em>limited</em> direction, usually within a complex environment, contributing to operational and transformational efforts.</li><li><strong>Come up logical solutions:</strong> Provide for complex business and IT issues, working closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve problems during transformations and when change is implemented.</li><li><strong>General knowledge &amp; experience in SDLC &amp; IT Value Chain in Life &amp; Annuity Business</strong><ul><li>Understand all aspects of value chains in IT example:<ul><li>UI/UX, Process Flows</li><li>How UI/UX interacts with Logical and Physical entities</li><li>APIs, Batch, Orchestration</li><li>Data Supply chains and integrity</li><li>Compliance and security needs</li><li>Systems Configuration and Change Management</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in leading large-scale change and transformations in Life &amp; Annuities Business with support and supervision.</li><li><strong>Delivery Management</strong>, <strong>Product management</strong> and Change management experience during Insurance transformations</li></ul><ul><li>Exposure to working with Business Process People and IT Engineers, and PMO</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in Project Management.</li><li>Experience with Insurance systems, with exposure to product set up.</li><li>Experience in insurance business, particularly Life &amp; Annuity.</li><li>Strong background in technical delivery management.</li><li>10+ Years of experience in leading change in Insurance industry.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Director, Platform Delivery, Execution and Transformations

<p><strong>THE COMPANY</strong></p><p>For 175 years, National Life Group (“NLG”) has aimed to keep their promises to provide families stability in good times and in bad. And throughout that history, they have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>As a mission-driven business, the cause of what they do is as important as the products they sell. And their cause is a very simple one, directed at the people who live and work on America’s Main Streets: “To Do good in our communities and with the individual families we serve.”</p><p>NLG Capital, the investment management company of NLG, manages approximately $40+ billion in AUM. Our purpose is simple – to allow NLG to keep its promises. How we do this – an obsessive focus on delivering investment results. We drive results through a rigorous but collaborative investment process, and we hold ourselves to the highest of standards, both as investors and teammates. While our process is based on rigor, our culture is based on our guiding principles: Meritocracy, Uncompromising Transparency, Intellectual Honesty, Performance Driven Learning, Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. These principles serve as the foundation of our team.&nbsp; They govern the way we conduct ourselves, how we interact with teammates and how we approach every investment decision.&nbsp; We act with the integrity and humility required to make the investment decision that is right for the firm, and ultimately our policyholders.&nbsp; Our culture has been deliberately built to foster curiosity and provide opportunities to learn and grow, both as people and investors. The flat and collaborative nature of our team promotes an atmosphere where the best ideas are continually expressed and rewarded. Our pursuit of excellence is unwavering.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION</strong></p><p><strong>Position Title&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>Director/Senior Director, Asset Based Lending</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Director/Senior Director, Asset Based Lending plays a key role within the growing structured credit strategy of NLG Capital. This role will support senior members of the team on sourcing, analyzing, trading, structuring, and executing complex structured finance and asset-backed transactions.&nbsp;</p><p>The Director/Senior Director will support the underwriting, ongoing monitoring, and investing of asset-backed finance transactions.&nbsp; Additionally, the candidate will serve as a key team member, helping to evaluate asset originators and collateral, while developing structural solutions appropriate for NLGs balance sheet.</p><p>Successful candidates will have relevant experience within investment banking, rating agencies, asset management firms, asset originators, or other intermediaries within structured finance. The Associate/Senior Associate will have analyzed collateral and transactions across consumer finance, equipment lease/financing, residential solar, mortgages, and/or other asset backed sectors.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership &amp; Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals within the Asset-Backed Finance vertical. Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment that encourages innovation and excellence.</li><li>Take a leading role in sourcing, modeling, and analyzing private transactions across the asset-backed securities and loan markets</li><li>Lead the team in reviewing deal documentation, negotiating transaction terms, and structuring of forward flow agreements, warehouse financing, and term securitizations</li><li>Investment Transaction Committee Presentation: Lead presentation of new investments and updates on existing investments to the Investment Transaction Committee</li><li>Drafting &amp; Reviewing Legal Documents: Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of critical legal documents. Work closely with in-house and external legal counsel to ensure robust execution of transactions.</li><li>Lead discussions with rating agencies and industry experts to identify and execute on solutions appropriate for NLG</li></ul><ul><li>Portfolio Management &amp; Monitoring: Oversee and manage ongoing portfolio and market monitoring, proactively identifying emerging risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate courses of action. Perform timely surveillance of existing investments and maintain a clear system to communicate asset and market level performance across the investment team</li><li>Lead the research efforts for both traditional and esoteric securitized asset classes, including collateral and prepayment analysis, risk and default modelling, and cross sector relative value comparisons</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the team to develop and implement sub-sector and security selection recommendations for securitized strategies</li><li>Oversee credit monitoring, prepayment, liquidity and market dynamics for risk management and balance sheet valuation exercises, including cashflow forecasting and other analytical exercises</li><li>Provide key input to the fixed income team’s strategic and tactical asset allocation dialogue across fixed income sectors and portfolios</li></ul><p><strong>THE PERSON</strong></p><p><strong>Pivotal Experience &amp; Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field</li><li>Advanced degree and/or CFA (optional, but seen favorably)</li><li>5+ years structured finance or whole loan experience spanning consumer finance, residential solar, equipment lease/financing, or other esoteric asset-based financing markets</li><li>Deep understanding of structuring process and documentation provisions in complex structured transactions</li><li>Experience in a structuring, capital markets, rating agency, buy-side, or banking role strongly preferred</li><li>Experience with cash flow modeling and systems including Intex</li><li>Demonstrated experience with deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation across flow agreements, warehouse, and/or securitization</li><li>Understanding of accounting implications and insurance general account investing preferred</li><li>Must have broad strategic investment perspective and understanding</li><li>Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Focus on strategic talent management; experience mentoring, teaching and training staff</li><li>Active student of the markets, with a passion for their work</li><li>Able to articulate market conditions to a variety of audiences who may or may not have substantive investment knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>Cultural Fit</strong></p><ul><li>Results-driven mindset</li><li>Thrives in an environment where the best ideas that drive the best results are rewarded</li><li>Has the integrity to communicate all relevant facts and information in evaluating decisions and the humility to admit what you do not know</li><li>Love of learning – comfortable in an organization that seeks to continually learn from its failures and successes to drive better investment decisions</li><li>Comfortable with ambiguity and the mentality required to address and ultimately own those ambiguous situations – finds answers and solutions</li><li>Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback in both real time and structured environments</li><li>Demonstrates transparent, direct, and open communication across the organization</li><li>Promotes collaboration and has a “firm first” attitude – does what is right for the firm</li><li>Commitment to our mission and values</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits &amp; Compensation</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li><li>The base salary range is between $157,000 and $292,000 annually. We are open to varying levels of experience.&nbsp;</li></ul><h6>In addition to base salary, other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Director, Asset Based Lending

<h5><strong>Director, Product Initiative Lead, L&amp;A Solutions</strong></h5><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h5><strong>Company Summary</strong></h5><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years.&nbsp; At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth.&nbsp; As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell.&nbsp; We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell.&nbsp; Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><h5><strong>Role Summary</strong></h5><p>This position sits in L&amp;A Delivery Solutions and reports to the VP and Actuary, Product Portfolio Lead (PPL). This position is responsible for the end-to-end execution of the product development process once a product project moves out of initial viability and into deeper feasibility and execution. There may be several product initiatives in the Product Initiative Lead’s portfolio. This role will mainly focus on Annuity products, both bringing new products to market and enhancing existing capabilities as needed.</p><p>This position will work closely with the broader L&amp;A Solutions product development team, Operations, Distribution/Field Leaders, IT, and others serving as a key connector between strategic vision and cross-functional delivery teams.</p><h5><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></h5><ul><li>Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders in L&amp;A Solutions, operations, IT, project management office, legal, marketing, finance, and distribution. The Product Initiative Lead (PIL) pulls in the right representatives to drive decision-making and resolve questions and issues as they arise.</li><li>Accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned product initiatives by ensuring clarity of scope, stakeholder alignment, and timely progression through all product development stages.</li><li>The PIL is accountable for ensuring that the deliverable packages for each step in the product development process are prepared for the Decision Gates in a timely fashion and with the quality, completeness, and stakeholder alignment necessary to make the decision. This includes driving the creation and maintenance of the Document of Assumptions (similar to a Business Case) in partnership with L&amp;A Product Development leads and other members of the Product committees.</li><li>Presents content of deliverable packages to the committees to move product initiatives through the various stages of product development.</li><li>Lead the planning and execution of workshops that bring together stakeholders to accelerate the design and definition of products in development. This includes defining workshop objectives, required inputs, key decisions, and expected outputs.</li><li>Prioritize post-launch features and enhancements for initiatives and communicate rationale to key stakeholders.</li><li>Continuously assess and share feedback on what is working well and what can be improved across the product development process; provide insights to the Product Portfolio Lead and Project Management team to support continuous improvement efforts.</li></ul><h5><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h5><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with Life Products development</li><li>Strong understanding of Annuity product design, development, and implementation</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment.</li><li>Has clear communication skills to be able to explain complex product topics to nontechnical audiences, ability to communicate to senior leaders and individuals at various levels in the organization. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to understand and describe annuity products and features.</li><li>Self-motivated and results focused.</li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and workstreams against tight deadlines.</li><li>Able to solve unique and complex problems that have an impact on the business. Strategic thinker with a customer focused and business mindset and the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term goals.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite</li><li>All other duties as assigned.</li><li>This position currently offers an onsite hybrid work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</li></ul><h5><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h5><ul><li>Experience with Annuity operations, product pricing, or product systems requirements and development.</li><li>Experience working within a structured product development lifecycle or stage-gate process</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with collaborative tools like Confluence, Jira, and/or Teams is a plus.</li></ul><br><h5><strong>Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><p>#LI-DO</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Director, Product Initiative Lead, Life & Annuity Solutions (Annuity Products)

<h5><strong>Director, Product Initiative Lead, L&amp;A Solutions</strong></h5><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h5><strong>Company Summary</strong></h5><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years.&nbsp; At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth.&nbsp; As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell.&nbsp; We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell.&nbsp; Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><h5><strong>Role Summary</strong></h5><p>This position sits in L&amp;A Delivery Solutions and reports to the VP and Actuary, Product Portfolio Lead (PPL). This position is responsible for the end-to-end execution of the product development process once a product project moves out of initial viability and into deeper feasibility and execution. There may be several product initiatives in the Product Initiative Lead’s portfolio. This role will mainly focus on Life Insurance products, both bringing new products to market and enhancing existing capabilities as needed.</p><p>This position will work closely with the broader L&amp;A Solutions product development team, Operations, Distribution/Field Leaders, IT, and others serving as a key connector between strategic vision and cross-functional delivery teams.</p><h5><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></h5><ul><li>Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders in L&amp;A Solutions, operations, IT, project management office, legal, marketing, finance, and distribution. The Product Initiative Lead (PIL) pulls in the right representatives to drive decision-making and resolve questions and issues as they arise.</li><li>Accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned product initiatives by ensuring clarity of scope, stakeholder alignment, and timely progression through all product development stages.</li><li>The PIL is accountable for ensuring that the deliverable packages for each step in the product development process are prepared for the Decision Gates in a timely fashion and with the quality, completeness, and stakeholder alignment necessary to make the decision. This includes driving the creation and maintenance of the Document of Assumptions (similar to a Business Case) in partnership with L&amp;A Product Development leads and other members of the Product committees.</li><li>Presents content of deliverable packages to the committees to move product initiatives through the various stages of product development.</li><li>Lead the planning and execution of workshops that bring together stakeholders to accelerate the design and definition of products in development. This includes defining workshop objectives, required inputs, key decisions, and expected outputs.</li><li>Prioritize post-launch features and enhancements for initiatives and communicate rationale to key stakeholders.</li><li>Continuously assess and share feedback on what is working well and what can be improved across the product development process; provide insights to the Product Portfolio Lead and Project Management team to support continuous improvement efforts.</li></ul><h5><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h5><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with Life Products development</li><li>Strong understanding of Life Insurance product design, development, and implementation</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment.</li><li>Has clear communication skills to be able to explain complex product topics to nontechnical audiences, ability to communicate to senior leaders and individuals at various levels in the organization. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to understand and describe life insurance products and features.</li><li>Self-motivated and results focused.</li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and workstreams against tight deadlines.</li><li>Able to solve unique and complex problems that have an impact on the business. Strategic thinker with a customer focused and business mindset and the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term goals.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite</li><li>All other duties as assigned.</li><li>This position currently offers an onsite hybrid work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</li></ul><h5><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h5><ul><li>Experience with life insurance operations, product pricing, or product systems requirements and development.</li><li>Experience working within a structured product development lifecycle or stage-gate process</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with collaborative tools like Confluence, Jira, and/or Teams is a plus.</li></ul><br><h5><strong>Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><p>#LI-DO</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Director, Product Initiative Lead, Life & Annuity Solutions (Life Products)

<p><strong>Associate Director, Platforms Transformations Applications Development</strong></p><p><strong>Company Summary </strong></p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>Our mission is to revolutionize the way our business manages conducts critical functions via systems, and we need a visionary Leader to spearhead our platform transformations. If you’re passionate about technology and have a knack for partnering with business leadership and enjoy working in dynamic environments, we want you on our team!</p><p>The Associate Director, Platform Transformations, Applications Development partners with other IT resources and the Business Operations teams to optimize technology outcomes. Success for the Technical Leader starts with building and maintaining strong relationships with all other counterparties. A deep understanding of business and IT processes supports proposing and driving changes that deliver value for business partners at National Life Group. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with IT and business operations, and ensuring that the critical L&amp;A systems such as New Business acquisitions, Policy Administrations systems, Investments, Finance etc.</p><p>This role essentially is to apply thought leadership to execute and work with business to realize more efficient way of conducting business through new more efficient systems. Discover the current states of business processes and systems to frame future states for new business process in new platforms.</p><p>All about transformational leadership and acting as a change agent while making a difference for our IT &amp; Business.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stakeholder management &amp; collaboration:</strong> Work with business stakeholders to ensure solutions satisfy business requirements and are of the highest quality. Utilize strong emotional and social intelligence to build relationships across the enterprise. Communicate effectively, and with an appropriate level of detail, to business and IT resources.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Work with limited direction, usually within a complex environment, contributing to operational and transformational efforts.</li></ul><br><ul><li><strong>Come up logical solutions:</strong> Provide for complex business and IT issues, working closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve problems during transformations and when change is implemented.</li></ul><br><ul><li><strong>Knowledge of SDLC &amp; IT Value Chain in Life &amp; Annuity Business</strong><ul><li>Understand all aspects of value chains in IT example:<ul><li>UI/UX, Process Flows</li><li>How UI/UX interacts with Logical and Physical entities</li><li>APIs, Batch,</li><li>Data Supply chains and integrity</li><li>Compliance and security needs</li><li>Systems Configuration and Change Management</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in leading large-scale change and transformations in Life &amp; Annuities Business</li><li>Delivery Management, Product management and Change management experience during Insurance transformations</li></ul><ul><li>Exposure to working with Business Process People and IT Engineers, and PMO</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in Project Management.</li><li>Experience with Insurance systems, with exposure to product set up.</li><li>Experience in insurance, particularly Life &amp; Annuity.</li><li>Strong background in technical delivery management.</li><li>15+ Years of experience in leading change in Insurance industry.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Associate Director, Platform Delivery, Execution and Transformations

<p><strong>Director, Distribution Marketing</strong></p><p>The Director, Distribution Marketing leads a team of Distribution Marketing Managers within the Marketing and Brand Organization. The primary responsibility is to plan, design and implement sales programs, and marketing initiatives that enable customer-facing teams (agents and agencies) to facilitate sales more effectively and enhance the ease of doing business with National Life. The Director, Sales Enablement Independent Distribution will collaborate closely with National Life Group Independent Distribution team and key internal stakeholders to oversee distribution marketing strategy and align marketing campaigns to ensure the sales team have the necessary resources that allow them to maximize productivity and sales.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify marketing opportunities to develop and/or refresh marketing strategies for new and existing products.</li><li>Develop and implement key marketing strategies that align with Distributions’ vision and goals</li><li>Oversee a team of Distribution Marketing Managers who are responsible for providing marketing support for key internal and external business partners</li><li>Ensure consistency and quality control pertaining to the Marketing and Brand Organization's messaging to the field to unify and strengthen the company's brand.</li><li>Create a positive customer relationship for the company thru focused and strategic agent and agency partnerships.</li><li>Partner to ensure National Life Groups’ Agent website is an effective and efficient vehicle for Agents to obtain various marketing materials and resources.</li><li>Partner with Distribution to manage existing and prospective relationships including acting as SME, providing marketing, training support, and attending industry conferences.</li><li>Stay current on marketing trends to ensure marketing initiatives continue to be innovative and relevant solutions.</li><li>Track and report on marketing activities including tracking marketing campaigns, contests and sales programs/initiatives using customer data that connects with the efforts of the sales and marketing teams company goals.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in marketing, advertising, or communications</li><li>5-10 years of financial services experience, specifically supporting agents, agencies, and IMOs</li><li>Fluent in life and annuity products like those offered by National Life</li><li>Must be a strategic and innovative thinker who manages his or her time to support the sales process</li><li>Must possess excellent leadership, communication and decision making skills</li><li>Possess the skills to develop, enhance, and deliver content effectively that is consumable and useable.</li><li>Plan, facilitate, and coordinate variety of diverse activities, initiatives, training programs and projects efficiently and effectively</li><li>Twenty-five percent Travel</li></ul><br><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6><p>#LI-MG</p>

Director, Distribution Marketing

<p><strong>Life &amp; Annuity Deputy Chief Compliance Officer/Sr. Compliance Director</strong></p><h5><strong>Company Summary</strong></h5><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years.&nbsp; At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth.&nbsp; As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell.&nbsp; We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell.&nbsp; Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><h5><strong>Role Summary&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h5><p>Are you looking for the next step in your Compliance career with the opportunity to influence and drive Compliance strategy at the enterprise level?&nbsp; We are seeking a talented life insurance professional who is passionate about people leadership and who can ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements while enabling our business to innovate and grow.</p><p>In this role you will have the opportunity to lead people and directly partner with the Chief Compliance Officer for Life &amp; Annuity in implementing and maintaining strategic Compliance initiatives.&nbsp; The successful candidate will oversee the regulatory-focused teams of Advertising Guidance and Regulatory &amp; Risk Guidance and/or the investigatory-focused teams of Sales Practice Guidance and the Special Investigative Unit (“SIU”).</p><p>As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and expertise, while continuing to grow your business and compliance knowledge as you take the next step in your career journey.&nbsp; The main products handled by the Company are fixed life insurance, including indexed universal life insurance, along with living benefits, and fixed annuities, including fixed indexed annuities.</p><h5><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></h5><ul><li>Effectively lead assigned teams across multiple locations to design and implement new compliance processes that meet the changing regulatory landscape in a growth-oriented business.</li><li>Develop and maintain productive relationships with senior leaders and key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, and customers to foster a strong compliance culture.</li><li>Provide compliance direction and communicate positions/decisions, exercising sound, independent judgement, grounded in best practice.</li><li>Establish and sustain a strong, professional, and focused team who are engaged in collaboration with key internal and external business partners.</li><li>Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to direct reports to ensure success and accountability.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning with senior management, with implementation responsibility for short to mid-term (1-3 years) functional strategy initiatives that align with Company goals.</li><li>Serve as a solutions-oriented, risk-based resource on Company projects and initiatives, contributing to company-wide policy development.</li><li>Advise and consult with business units, including Operations and Distribution, regarding regulatory developments and requirements.</li><li>Provide input and direction to assist home office and field partners on sales and solicitation best practices.</li><li>Prepare and deliver training and awareness sessions to producers and home office associates as needed.</li><li>Recommend best practices to business partners and advise on the regulatory/risk implications of business decisions.</li><li>Participate in Compliance forums with industry peers.</li></ul><h5><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h5><ul><li>16+ years of progressive and relevant work experience, including both extensive compliance and fixed life and annuity industry experience.</li><li>Ability to think and execute at both a strategic and operational level.</li><li>Ability to independently research, interpret, and communicate complex regulatory subject matters to various audiences.</li><li>Demonstrate tact and professionalism and the ability to interact with individuals and leaders at all levels of the Company, the Field, and with the public on sensitive and complex matters.</li><li>Advanced problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to recommend thoughtful and creative solutions reconciling diverse viewpoints and applying deep knowledge of organizational goals to increase efficiencies and reliability that optimize the customer experience.</li><li>Effectively work in a team environment with strong collaboration and customer service focus.</li><li>Project leadership experience, including proven experience successfully planning and executing a project from start to finish.</li><li>Exemplify the NLG values and Servant Leadership Tenets by contributing new ideas and initiatives that align with these principles and influences others to do the same.</li><li>All other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h5><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h5><ul><li>LOMA certifications, including the Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance (“AIRC”) designation</li><li>FINRA Series 7 and 24 registrations</li><li>Other relevant industry certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”), Certified Information Privacy Manager (“CIPM”), Certified Information Privacy Professional (“CIPP”), etc.</li></ul><h5><strong>Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6><p>#LI-KV1<br>#LI-Hybrid</p>

Life & Annuity Deputy Chief Compliance Officer/Sr. Compliance Director

<p>Quality Assurance Director - Life Underwriting</p><p><strong>Company Summary </strong></p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Quality Assurance Director - Life Underwriting is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the internal audit function within underwriting. This role entails developing and executing a comprehensive audit strategy that aligns with NLG’s strategic plan and ensures the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of underwriting operations with company policies and industry regulations. The Quality Assurance Director - Life Underwriting will lead a team of audit professionals providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk management. This individual will also drive innovation working with internal R&amp;D team and vendors.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage comprehensive internal and reinsurance audits ensuring compliance with company philosophy and regulatory requirements</li><li>Create and execute risk mitigation plans to ensure bottom line protection</li><li>Oversee communication based on audit findings and ensure timely resolution of identified issues</li><li>Lead and mentor the Underwriting Auditor team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and support to perform their duties effectively.</li><li>Monitor audit results and work closely with Training Team providing ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance department knowledge</li><li>Coordinate and monitor successful collaboration with internal supporting functions such as underwriting teams, new business, actuarial, claim, product, legal/regulatory and other business units to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals</li><li>Strategize with internal R &amp; D and vendors to drive innovation and transformative change</li></ul><ul><li>Cultivate vendor partnerships to enhance efficiency and effectiveness</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate in a team-oriented environment</li><li>May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as directed by Senior Vice President, Operations and Vice President, Chief Underwriter</li></ul><ul><li>This position is preferred onsite/hybrid with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week with current campus days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion).</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>10-15 years of life underwriting experience; preferred background would include designations such as FALU, FLMI, or other course work within ALU, LOMA or similar industry organizations</li><li>3-5 years leadership experience</li><li>Experience in signing-off on large cases exceeding five million in face amount</li><li>Previous experience with accelerated and rules engine underwriting</li><li>Must be able to communicate in an effective manner, both verbal and written</li><li>Demonstrated skill in developing risk management and underwriting programs</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>5 years of auditing experience</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

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