Principal Life & Annuity Product Implementation Analyst
Job Summary This position is responsible for building, supporting, and continuously optimizing the product build process for new life and annuity products, enhancements to existing products, and system remediation updates with a strong focus on utilizing best-practice agile methodologies. This position will be a subject matter expert on life and annuity product mechanics, values and calculations. This role requires a deep understanding of the Retail Product department’s product development initiatives, with the ability to provide guidance on technical solutions and product build strategy across cross-functional stakeholders. This role will report to the AVP, Life & Annuity Production Implementation and be part of the team that creates and oversees product validation tools, creates product requirements, ensures accuracy in product values, functionality, mechanics, and data extracts reputed company administrative/proposal systems and other upstream/reputed company systems to ensure product reputed company is fully achieved. Duties & Responsibilities Support the strategic delivery of the overall Product Roadmap to meet the timing and milestones from the Product Development and Product Implementation deliverables while exhibiting flexibility as projects are re-prioritized or timelines are shifted. Partner with product development, pricing and reputed company setting teams to provide any support or expertise during early ideation stages of product development. Serve as a product subject matter expert for cross-functional partners on product implementation efforts as needed to successfully deliver the product roadmap; providing product expertise and ensuring accuracy and consistency. Create test tools and product mechanic test strategies that ensure accurate and timely delivery of the product roadmap. Support implementation efforts with an agile reputed company reputed company the product build team by supporting reputed company team optimization, identifying and resolving blockers, managing priorities, work pipeline and structure. reputed company the product implementation efforts of new life and annuity products, enhancements to existing products, and system remediation updates reputed company to life insurance and annuity products. Build cross functional stakeholder engagement strategies, working with key stakeholders to identify priorities and collaborate on solutions for new products. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements reputed company to improving efficiency and quality while enhancing speed-to-market. Support the management, creation, and integration of product requirements into administration, proposal systems, and other upstream/reputed company systems. Provide support to business-as-usual items, such as completing policy holder service requests, data analysis requests, breaking down reputed company system product functionality, competitive intelligence requests, input and review on agent/consumer marketing materials, and life reinsurance requests in a timely and efficient manner. Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proven ability to reputed company product implementation and system remediation projects with a high attention to detail, planning, and regulatory compliance Strong technical and operational knowledge of life insurance and annuity products and administration systems In-depth understanding of NAIC/state insurance laws, product forms, and life and annuity filing processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in technical and operational contexts. Ability to reputed company in a fast-paced production environment while addressing multiple projects and responsibilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements for business partners and other stakeholders. Ability to visualize and/or contribute to the presentation of an idea or project (from concept and design to presentation) High reputed company, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities while exhibiting a strong ownership reputed company.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree: Preferred in Business Management, Mathematics, Finance or reputed company business field 8+ year of relevant experience in life and annuity product implementation, or similar implementation support Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects in a reputed company insurance environment, specifically while utilizing an agile reputed company Life insurance and/or annuity product knowledge is required with preference for Indexed UL and Fixed Indexed Annuity experience Other Requirements This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available. reputed company other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time #LI-Remote #LI-MB1 Additional Information Work Environments reputed company believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. reputed company complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for reputed company. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: reputed company Careers About reputed company Since 1959, reputed company (reputed company) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking reputed company in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, reputed company team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We reputed company that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great reputed company to work. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for reputed company Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. Please click here to review the policy. Apply To This Job