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<p><strong>Director, Sales Training</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.</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><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>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</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong><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><strong>Benefits</strong><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><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>

National Life Group

Director, Sales Training

<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

<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)

<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>Business Architecture Domain Head</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><p>The Business Architect is a leadership role supporting Life &amp; Annuity Operations. This role provides oversight for transformational and continuous improvement projects and initiatives within the domain to ensure they deliver strategic value to the organization. &nbsp;</p><p>This role works across IT, PMO and the business unit to align initiatives with business goals, allocate resources, mitigate risks, and ensure that all projects contribute to the organization’s financial and operational success. The role requires a combination of strategic thinking, financial management, risk assessment, and strong leadership to deliver effective and efficient outcomes.</p><p>This position reports to the VP – Business Architecture &amp; Transformation.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Alignment: </strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with senior leadership of Life &amp; Annuity Operations to understand business priorities and translate those into actionable initiatives that will deliver strategic value.</li><li>Evaluate and prioritize initiatives based on factors such as business impact, risk, regulatory requirements, resources etc.</li><li>Balance competing demands across initiatives to ensure team is focused on the right things at the right time to achieve business goals.</li><li>Actively communicate with IT, PMO, supplier partners and other stakeholders to ensure common understanding of the business goals and the success criteria for each initiative.</li></ul><p><strong>Architecting Business Framework:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the development of the project charter to include defining the purpose statement, guiding principles, success metrics and business capabilities</li><li>Partner with Principal Business Architect to lead business stakeholders through facilitated workshops to design the target operating model and the organizational structure needed to deliver on the service strategy</li><li>May consult on the mapping of business capabilities, design of business processes and gathering of business requirements required to achieve the target operating model</li></ul><p><strong>Execution Oversight:</strong></p><ul><li>Cultivate relationships with external vendors and internal partners to design, develop and implement business solutions</li><li>Cross validate that the technical solution design aligns to business objectives and expected business outcomes</li><li>Align the technology roadmap to the business roadmap, contribute to capacity analysis, budget and forecasting activities</li><li>Serve as a point of escalation for the project team when managing the triple constraints of scope, schedule and budget</li><li>Proactively identify and mitigate risk across the Domain escalating to steering committee as required</li><li>Support change management efforts to ensure successful business adoption and realization of expected benefits</li><li>Establish key performance indicators to measure success of business initiatives, regularly report progress and adjust as needed</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across the organization, ensuring effective communication about business goals, progress, and risks</li><li>Engage with senior executives, business unit leaders, project managers etc. to maintain alignment and resolve any issues that may arise</li><li>Provide insights to executive leadership on project risks and dependencies</li><li>Collaborate with PMO to report on costs and any related change requests &nbsp;</li><li>Implement best practices and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness in managing the portfolio of initiatives within the Domain</li></ul><ul><li>Provide ongoing stewardship of business processes and technical solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Talent Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with IT and PMO to manage resource allocation across the Domain ensuring that the right resources are assigned to the right projects at the right time</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing team of professionals providing coaching and development opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, computer science, information systems or other related fields</li><li>Minimum ten (10) years of experience in product management and/or technology integration with a proven track record of delivering medium to large scale transformations in complex, cross-functional organizations</li><li>Enterprise view of the business with an understanding of strategy, operating models, business processes, business capabilities and enabling technology</li><li>Thought leader comfortable challenging status quo while turning strategy into reality</li><li>Deep analytical skills with the ability to assimilate disconnected documentation and visualizations and articulate their relevance to problem solving</li><li>Lead through influence across all levels of the organization in ambiguous, complex and evolving situation</li><li>Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, supplier partners and internal partners</li><li>Manage employee performance and develop team members</li><li>Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills</li><li>Recognize and mitigate dependencies and risks</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree in business, finance, computer science, information systems or other related fields</li><li>Life &amp; annuity industry knowledge</li><li>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification</li><li>Professional SCRUM Product Owner (PSPO) certification</li><li>Six Sigma certification</li></ul><p>#LI-MG</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><p>#LI-MG</p>

Director, Strategic Business Architecture

<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>

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