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Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>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.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.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.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><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><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><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><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><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><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$123,750—$181,500 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

National Life Group

Director, Business Insights

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Sponsorship is not available for this role.<h4>Role Summary</h4>The Associate Director has a key role in the tax function of the organization. This position is primarily responsible for managing all the tax return and provision related activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role involves leading and coaching the tax team, supporting strategic tax planning, managing audits, and assisting special projects.This is a hands-on role that offers an opportunity to advance leadership skills and broaden tax experience in a dynamic environment. The Associate Director of Corporate Tax reports directly to the Director of Corporate Tax.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Lead end-to-end tax compliance for federal, state, local, and insurance-specific filings.</li><li>Lead tax provision and reporting under ASC 740 and SSAP 101, including related tax entries and reconciliations.</li><li>Review tax deliverables and strengthen internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Manage external tax advisors to drive efficiency in tax compliance and provision engagements.</li><li>Support tax planning initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position and mitigate risk.</li><li>Conduct technical tax research to guide compliance, reporting, and business decisions.</li><li>Respond to audits and regulatory inquiries, ensuring adherence to evolving tax laws and industry-specific requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide tax insights on business operations and initiatives.</li><li>Mentor tax team members, fostering technical development and supporting departmental goals.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li><li>CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent required.</li><li>Proven leadership in managing and developing tax teams.</li><li>Expertise in corporate tax compliance, including federal, state and local tax filings.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101 for tax provision and disclosures.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>5–10 years of tax experience in life and annuity insurance; public accounting background strongly preferred.</li><li>Proficient in advanced Excel; experience with OneSource preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with GoSystem, Premium Pro, and Lawson is a plus.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$106,875—$156,750 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Associate Director, Tax Accounting

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>The Director of IT Shared Services &amp; Operations leads vendor-managed teams supporting end user services, including service desk, virtual and physical desktop delivery, audio/visual support, and a 24/7 IT Operations Center. This role drives strategic initiatives, continuous improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as Agentic and Generative AI across applicable National Life’s IT Services. The Director engages across all organizational levels to influence technical direction, financial planning, and operational excellence.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4>Leadership &amp; Strategy<ul><li>Provide technical leadership and vision for end user services and IT operations.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture across vendor and internal teams.</li><li>Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align services with enterprise goals.</li><li>Lead strategic planning for technology refresh, service innovation, and AI adoption.</li></ul>Operational Oversight<ul><li>Manage outsourced delivery of service desk, AV, desktop, VDI, and IT operations.</li><li>Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing end user computing environments.</li><li>Oversee capital planning and OPEX budgeting for end user services.</li><li>Monitor and improve service delivery through KPIs, SLAs, and ITIL-aligned processes.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all service areas.</li></ul>Innovation &amp; Transformation<ul><li>Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance user experience.</li><li>Lead pilots and adoption of AI, automation, and digital workplace tools.</li><li>Champion user-centric service models and agile delivery practices.</li></ul>Vendor &amp; Financial Management<ul><li>Manage relationships with key vendors for service delivery, software/hardware maintenance, and licensing.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost optimization for shared services.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent.</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in IT operations, end-user services, or related domains, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.</li><li>Proven success in leading outsourced service delivery.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across end user infrastructure.</li><li>Proficiency with ServiceNow, Office 365, and related tools.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills; comfortable engaging at all organizational levels.</li><li>Experience in KPI-driven environments and continuous improvement.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$120,000—$176,000 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Director, IT Shared Services & Operations

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.<h4>About Us</h4>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.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>NLG Capital is seeking an accomplished Executive Director to join our GP Solutions team, focused on building long-term partnerships with private asset managers. This role is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing investments in asset managers and developing insurance-optimized strategies that advance NLG Capital’s objectives as a best-in-class insurance investment platform.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in GP Staking and platform underwriting, motivated by the opportunity to deploy permanent, insurance-aligned capital into partnerships that combine alignment of interests, proprietary deal flow, and sustainable long-term growth.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><h5>GP Investments</h5><ul><li>Underwrite and execute GP and platform-level investments in private asset managers.</li><li>Structure and negotiate investments that provide governance rights, long-term economic alignment, and access to proprietary pipelines.</li><li>Drive post-investment engagement to deepen relationships and unlock co-investment and new product opportunities.</li></ul><h5>Market Mapping &amp; Intelligence</h5><ul><li>Maintain a dynamic market map of the private asset ecosystem, with focus on asset manager M&amp;A, minority stake opportunities, and capital formation trends.</li><li>Identify high-potential managers across private credit, real assets, and specialty finance.</li><li>Monitor new entrants, capital raisers, consolidators, and specialty platforms with partnership potential.</li><li>Bring a forward-leaning perspective on how asset manager business models are evolving and where value is being created.</li></ul><h5>Insurance-Aligned Strategy Development</h5><ul><li>Partner with GPs to design differentiated, insurance-optimized strategies in private credit, asset backed finance, and real estate.</li><li>Assess business plans, platform growth strategies, and manager economics for alignment with NLG Capital’s risk-return and liability-matching objectives.</li><li>Build a repeatable framework for seeding new products that meet insurance and institutional capital requirements.</li></ul><h5>Cross-Functional &amp; External Collaboration</h5><ul><li>Work across legal, finance, and executive leadership to structure and close complex transactions.</li><li>Represent NLG Capital externally with GPs, LPs, and other stakeholders, positioning the firm as a partner of choice in GP Solutions.</li><li>Contribute to internal strategy, helping define NLG Capital’s differentiated role in the private markets ecosystem.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required</li><li>12+ years in private equity, private credit, investment banking, or asset management M&amp;A.</li><li>Strong preference for experience underwriting GP or platform-level investments in credit, structured finance, or real assets.</li><li>Familiarity with liability-driven investing, and insurance regulatory capital frameworks is considered a plus.</li><li>Exceptional skills in&nbsp;financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring.</li><li>Ability to evaluate&nbsp;both manager-level economics and platform-level strategic value.</li><li>Strong investment committee and presentation skills.</li><li>Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and low-ego approach.</li><li>Proven ability to&nbsp;source, structure, and execute GP investments&nbsp;that deliver differentiated outcomes.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>MBA, CFA, or equivalent credentials preferred.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$255,000—$360,000 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Executive Director – GP Solutions

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>We are seeking a visionary, solution-oriented leader who understands the Life &amp; Annuity (L&amp;A) industry and can connect business, distribution, and customer needs with scalable, modernized technology solutions. If you’re driven to redefine how the Life &amp; Annuity business operates, bringing innovation to legacy systems, streamlining operations, and elevating customer and distributor experiences through technology - this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.The Director of Platform Modernization &amp; Integration will lead strategic initiatives that transform how National Life Group’s core business systems operate and connect. This role works closely with the Senior Director of Technology Transformation, and partners across IT, business operations, and distribution leadership to drive modernization across our most critical platforms, including New Business, Policy Administration, Distribution, Finance, and Investments.The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Life &amp; Annuity operations, legacy-to-modern system integration, and insuretech platforms, along with a forward-thinking mindset that blends business acumen with technical fluency.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4>Transformation Leadership &amp; Strategy<ul><li>Collaborate with the Senior Director, Technology Transformation, to define and execute a multi-year modernization and integration roadmap.</li><li>Lead initiatives that enhance business capabilities, operational efficiency, and customer experience through modern technology.</li><li>Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable transformation programs.</li><li>Drive modernization of systems and workflows that enable more agile, digital-first business operations.</li></ul>Modernization &amp; Integration Delivery<ul><li>Oversee integration strategies that connect legacy ecosystems with new platforms and insuretech applications.</li><li>Champion data interoperability, system scalability, and alignment across front, middle, and back-office systems.</li><li>Ensure platform designs and integrations support business agility, compliance, and long-term maintainability.</li><li>Identify emerging technologies that can drive new business value or operational efficiencies.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Build trusted relationships across business and technology teams to ensure alignment and shared accountability.</li><li>Work closely with vendors, solution architects, and engineering teams to deliver transformation outcomes.</li><li>Communicate progress and impact clearly to leadership and stakeholder groups at all levels.</li><li>Serve as a change agent - inspiring innovation, influencing adoption, and ensuring transformation success.</li></ul>Execution &amp; Operational Excellence<ul><li>Oversee delivery management of key modernization and integration projects.</li><li>Ensure all initiatives adhere to compliance, security, and data governance standards.</li><li>Partner with product management, engineering, and business process leaders to deliver measurable results.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>5+ years of experience in the Life &amp; Annuity (L&amp;A) industry, with a strong understanding of business operations, distribution, and product administration.</li><li>Proven experience leading business and technology transformation initiatives, with emphasis on modernization and integration.</li><li>Experience in business operations management, business analysis, program or project leadership, and vendor management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of system integration principles across legacy and modern technology stacks.</li><li>Understanding of the IT value chain, including UI/UX, APIs, data orchestration, and change management.</li><li>Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and how it applies to transformation efforts across design, development, testing, deployment, and support phases</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>10+ years of progressive experience in the insurance industry with focus on modernization or transformation.</li><li>Experience collaborating directly with technology leadership (e.g., CTO, Senior Director, or CIO).</li><li>Background in platform strategy, architecture, or technology modernization within Life &amp; Annuity environments.</li><li>Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional or matrixed teams.</li><li>Project and change management experience in agile or hybrid delivery frameworks.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$133,125—$195,250 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Director of Platform Modernization & Integration

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>National Life Group has a great story to tell and we’re searching for the right person to tell it. We’re hiring a Media Relations Director to lead the strategy and execution of our public relations, media outreach, and executive thought leadership. This well-connected, dynamic professional will have an eye for detail and an ear to the ground. They will have a strong curiosity and drive to uncover compelling stories through an established network that is ready to amplify it.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4> <ul><li>Strategic Media Leadership: Identify and secure high-impact opportunities across media, events, podcasts, and digital platforms for senior leaders working in collaboration with internal and external resources</li><li>Content Curation: Craft engaging, accurate content across relevant media (blogs, online publications, digital, social media, etc.)</li><li>Business Acumen: Understand key aspects of the business to direct relevant and compelling messaging to target audiences</li><li>Thought Leadership: Develop and execute personalized communications plans for senior leaders aligned with National Life’s business priorities and values</li><li>Data Mining Expertise: Access and mine data regularly to inform recommendations and measure impact/results of communications and PR plans</li><li>Strong Connections: Leverage existing media connections and build trusted relationships with National Life’s internal and external marketing and PR resources to create thought leadership and media opportunities</li></ul> <h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4> <ul><li>10+ years of experience managing external communications including public relations, media relations, and content creation</li><li>8-10 years of life insurance industry experience</li><li>Proven results achieved through experience, intuition, and a robust network</li><li>Excellent communicator with empathy and listening skills</li><li>Proven experience landing national and local media, using sound judgement and strategy</li><li>Deep connections to help spread the word with key audiences about the good National Life does</li><li>Self-motivated, results-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced business environment</li><li>Proactive approach, able to anticipate issues and recommend solutions</li><li>Take direction and offer constructive feedback</li><li>Ruthlessly prioritize work and projects to meet deadlines/expectations</li></ul> <h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$114,375—$167,750 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Director of Corporate Communications

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.<h4>Director, Investment Accounting</h4>Sponsorship is not available for this role<h4>Company Summary</h4>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. 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.<h4>Role Summary</h4><ul><li>Reporting to the AVP, Investment Accounting, the Director, Investment Accounting will lead a high-performing team of individual contributors to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting of NLG’s investment portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to navigate between review of journal entries and higher level understanding of financial results while supporting the broader finance organization’s strategic initiatives.</li></ul><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Responsible for the Investment Accounting function, including oversight and direction of GAAP and statutory accounting, and reporting for all asset classes in the Company’s consolidated investment portfolio and its subsidiaries and affiliates.</li><li>Ensure accurate month-end, quarter-end and annual reporting of balances relating to investment assets, liabilities, income and expenses on a GAAP and statutory basis of accounting.</li><li>Build and maintain external relationships with auditors, vendors and other business partners.</li><li>Build and maintain internal relationships with diverse lines of businesses and other parts of the organization, including financial reporting, tax, treasury, and investment operations to support their specific needs.</li><li>Develop continuous process improvement strategy which includes automation and the implementation of new technology, processes, and reporting, and strengthens controls over investment accounting.</li><li>Assist management in the development of key business indicators, metrics, analytic reports, and investment-related strategies. Communicate to business leaders and internal business partners on the same.</li><li>Stay abreast of financial reporting and regulatory developments related to investment accounting which can impact the Company and facilitate compliance with such regulations.</li><li>Manage a team of investment accounting professionals, including establishing and monitoring of goals, reviewing work completed by team on a timely basis, and ensuring proper communication of investment accounting and corporate policies, practices, and performance.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>7 -10 years of related experience required in the areas of investment accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, and the broader accounting profession.</li><li>Bachelor's degree.</li><li>Experience with US GAAP Accounting and/or Statutory Reporting.</li><li>Experience with investment accounting within an insurance or other regulated organization.</li><li>Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues.</li><li>Ability to continually manage multiple priorities and reprioritize as needed.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Master’s degree</li><li>CPA or equivalent professional certification</li><li>Experience managing multi-site and/or remote contributors.</li><li>Experience with portfolios holding diverse asset classes and/or private credit.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the <a href="https://www.nationallife.com/docs/digital/nl-people-center/Benefits.html" target="_blank">BENEFITS of a Career at National Life</a>!</li></ul>Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$90,000—$132,000 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.<a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Social-Media-Policy" target="_blank">Social Media Policy</a><a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Privacy-Legal-Information" target="_blank">Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</a>National Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Director, Investment Accounting

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.<h4>Role Summary</h4>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our leadership team. This leadership position is of utmost importance in leading and developing the Case Managers responsible for our Individual business within Annuity New Business. The Associate Director will be pivotal in overseeing production for multiple sites, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Strategic Leadership and Team Management:<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and manage Case Managers, across multiple sites, ensuring efficient processing of Annuity New Business.</li><li>Develop and implement strategic individual and team goals that align with broader departmental and organizational objectives.</li><li>Foster a culture of excellence and high performance by providing advanced coaching and development opportunities to team members.</li><li>Provide regular feedback and coaching to team members, supporting their professional development.</li><li>Cultivate a team environment that fully embraces and promotes our core values and culture.</li></ul></li><li>Advanced Operational Oversight:<ul><li>Oversee and optimize production activities for multiple production sites, maintaining superior service standards.</li><li>Ensure all processes are not only compliant with company policies and state and federal regulations but also adhere to best industry practices.</li><li>Establish and uphold rigorous productivity and quality standards through comprehensive audits and reviews.</li></ul></li><li>Expert Quality Assurance:<ul><li>Maintain a deep and comprehensive knowledge of our products, services, systems, and business processes to ensure top-tier operational efficiency.</li><li>Proactively collaborate with senior internal teams and external partners to resolve complex issues and continuously enhance service delivery.</li><li>Lead the implementation of innovative processes to significantly improve workflow efficiency and resource utilization.</li></ul></li><li>Performance Monitoring and Reporting:<ul><li>Provide detailed, data-driven updates to executive leadership on production metrics, trends, and outcomes, offering strategic insights and recommendations.</li></ul></li><li>Exceptional Customer Service Excellence:<ul><li>Address high-priority customer and agent inquiries with urgency and efficiency, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.</li><li>Build and maintain robust relationships with internal stakeholders and key business partners to drive collaborative success.</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, or related fields.</li><li>3+ years of experience in Annuity Operations, Financial Services or related fields preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years leadership experience.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with change management experience.</li><li>Strong financial and business acumen.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to drive continuous improvement and enhance service delivery.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to pass a background check.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$67,500—$99,000 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Associate Director - Annuity Operations

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>The Manager of Retirement Consultants leads a team of professionals focused on driving policyholder engagement, plan participation, and retirement readiness across the 403(b), 457(b), and 3121 plan markets. This individual blends people leadership with direct field execution, campaign development, and strategic coordination across departments.The Retirement Consultants team plays a critical role in ensuring agents are supported and accountable for increasing policy flow, servicing plan sponsors, and maintaining high standards of participant communication.In addition to leading the team, this role will actively be responsible for assisting with the development and management of retirement marketing campaigns, agent training, lead generation management, flow annuity suspense business management, and interaction with Agents, Plans Sponsors, and Field Leaders with an emphasis on connecting with agents and agencies to engage with policyholders and prospective clients in plan sponsor relationships.The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking, servant leadership, and hands-on execution, aligning with National Life Group’s vision in the employer sponsored plan markets.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Provide coaching, performance management, and mentorship to a team of Retirement Consultants, driving accountability, growth, and alignment with the Retirement Business goals.</li><li>Act as a “producing” leader by engaging directly with Agents, Plan Sponsors, and Field Leaders to drive business in underperforming plans along with leading key Retirement Services initiatives like Certified Training, State Mandate, Training, and Retirement campaigns (i.e. LifeChanger or the Year, Do Good Heroes, Restart Flow, Quarterly Initiatives)</li><li>Partner with the Reporting team to identify and prioritize high-opportunity regions, plans, and agents to focus the team’s efforts on activities that drive the greatest policy flow, participation, and retention.</li><li>Oversee team workflows and adherence to process by leveraging tools like Salesforce and Tableau to monitor and improve execution of group email inquiries, leads, and follow-up protocols.</li><li>Partner with Relationship Managers, Sales Desk, Field Leaders, Advanced Sales, and Retirement Business Leadership to align consultant efforts with national campaigns, regional opportunities, and other company initiatives. </li><li>Measure and proactively report on individual and team performance using KPIs, dashboards, and activity tracking, continuously refining strategy and execution to meet organizational targets.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Education, or a related field.</li><li>7–10 years of experience in retirement services, annuity distribution, or financial services</li><li>3+ years in a people management or team leadership experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of retirement plans (403(b), 457, FICA, SEP, SIMPLE, and other public sector retirement plans) and regulations.</li><li>Proficient with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), Excel, Tableau, and project management tools.</li><li>Ability to travel (up to 25% of the time)</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Demonstrated success coaching sales professionals or consultants.</li><li>Experience with lead generation, campaign development, and territory management.</li><li>LIMRA/LOMA, ASPPA, NIPA designations or NTSA CRES certifications, willingness to obtain.</li><li>Retirement Plan Specialist or NTSA CRES designation.</li><li>Strong facilitation and presentation skills.</li><li>FINRA Series 6 and 63, desired</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the <a href="https://www.nationallife.com/docs/digital/nl-people-center/Benefits.html" target="_blank">BENEFITS of a Career at National Life</a>!</li></ul>Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$101,250—$148,500 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.<a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Social-Media-Policy" target="_blank">Social Media Policy</a><a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Privacy-Legal-Information" target="_blank">Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</a>National Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

Associate Director, Retirement Services - Relationship Consultants

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.<h4>Role Summary</h4>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!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.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.All about transformational leadership and acting as a change agent while making a difference for our IT &amp; Business.This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.<h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Stakeholder management &amp; collaboration: 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>Flexibility: Work with limited direction, usually within a complex environment, contributing to operational and transformational efforts.</li><li>Come up logical solutions: 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>Knowledge of SDLC &amp; IT Value Chain in Life &amp; Annuity Business<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><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><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><li>Exposure to working with Business Process People and IT Engineers, and PMO</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><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><h4>Benefits</h4><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>Base Pay Range.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.Salary Pay Range$112,500—$165,000 USDNational 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.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.Social Media PolicySite Disclosure and Privacy PolicyNational Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

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