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<p><strong>Associate Director, Product Management, ESI</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>At Equity Services, we create confidence in the financial future of everyone we work with. As the Director of Product Management, you will lead the evaluation and implementation of technology solutions to bridge the gap between existing systems and emerging innovations. This ensures seamless integration and optimal performance across our technology platform. Your role will involve collaborating with field representatives through targeted presentations and consultations, providing insights to tailor our technology solutions to their evolving needs and ensuring the effectiveness of these solutions.</p><p>Additionally, you will work closely with our technology partners to understand their product roadmaps, provide feedback on future developments, and incorporate new features that enhance our platform’s capabilities. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of the wealth management industry and experience in implementing new technology solutions. You will be adept at translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable business solutions, collaborating closely with ESI’s VP of Technology and other key stakeholders to drive the successful implementation of critical technology initiatives.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with ESI’s VP of Technology to develop and refine the long-term technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.</li><li>Envision, evaluate, and articulate how new tech solutions can be seamlessly integrated into our existing technology platform to create the gift of time.</li><li>Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key technology partners and industry leaders to co-develop solutions that advance our business objectives and technological capabilities.</li><li>Oversee the adoption of new technologies and custom enhancements, working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless integration.</li><li>Act as the key decision-maker on technology upgrades, identifying areas where enhancements can increase efficiency, reduce costs, or improve service offerings.</li><li>Foster collaboration across departments to ensure smooth execution and rollout of technology solutions, maintaining an open line of communication between development teams, business units, and end-user.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring and evaluating the performance of technology solutions post-implementation, recommending further enhancements or adjustments as needed.</li><li>Partner with National Life’s IT organization and manage strategic relationships to co-develop solutions that advance our business objectives and technological capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in product management, technology integration, or a related field, with a proven track record of evaluating and implementing technology solutions.</li><li>Experience working in the wealth management, broker dealer, or RIA industry.</li><li>Strong background in working with complex technology ecosystems, with a demonstrated ability to integrate new solutions effectively.</li><li>Deep understanding of wealth management technology functions with an ability to identify and address deficiencies and inefficiencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or MBA preferred</li><li>Prior experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive technology strategy and execution.</li><li>Exceptional project management skills, with experience overseeing multiple concurrent technology initiatives from concept through to execution.</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize data and derive actionable insights.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executives.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><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>

National Life Group

Associate Director, Product Management, ESI

<p>Director, Digital Marketing</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 looking for a people leader and digital marketer with UX/UI experience to head up our Digital Marketing team and drive forward our strategy. This role provides an exciting opportunity for you to help shape our growing Digital Marketing organization as we usher the company and our agents towards digital-focused marketing efforts.</p><p>In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of individual contributors and helping to guide and deliver our digital marketing strategy, which includes social media, agent digital enablement, website and content governance, marketing automation and multi-channel acquisition strategies.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages a team of individual contributors, each responsible for different digital marketing tactics/lane.</li><li>Provide leadership to Digital Marketing team – including the development of goals, performance management, employee development, workload prioritization, strategy, and tactic refinement and ongoing reporting.</li><li>Own and drive forward National Life’s digital marketing strategy, including social media, agent enablement, website and content governance, marketing automation and multi-channel acquisition strategies.</li><li>Responsible for strategy, management and governance of NationalLife.com and any additional web properties.</li></ul><ul><li>Evolve the web site to create a strong online presence for National Life Group that fuels our growth, builds the brand, and educates and guides visitors at all stages of the decision-making cycle.</li><li>Help shape, maintain, and execute a roadmap of web projects, deliverables, and initiatives. Develop processes and procedures to ensure projects are prioritized by impact and delivered on time.</li><li>Manage external agencies and service providers to support SEO efforts and/or other projects, as needed.</li><li>Oversees and champions marketing automation activities and platform management</li></ul><ul><li>Drives multi-channel acquisition strategies, including search, social, paid, retargeting and e-mail marketing. Drives the lead management program and process with our distribution partners to manage prospects through various stages of the funnel.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate across teams, including practice strategy, content strategy, channel marketing, and external agencies to ensure web plans align with strategic initiatives. Partner closely with various team teams to ensure website consistent with UX and SEO best practices and style guidelines.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring web information architecture, navigation, customer journey is clear, compelling and consistent for desktop and mobile.</li><li>Help evolve and present full-funnel website metrics</li><li>Clearly understand site performance, analyze trends and business results, and use this data to develop new actions to improve results</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>12+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing. Knowledge of insurance and financial services and/or B2B2C experience a plus.</li></ul><ul><li>8 years of experience in web site strategy, including UX/UI and overall governance<ul><li>You have worked closely with and understand information architecture, user experience, interaction design, visual design initiatives, analytics/testing and development (including mobile).</li></ul></li></ul><ul><ul><li>Working knowledge of HTML and web authoring languages. Experience with Sitecore and Wordpress a plus</li></ul></ul><ul><li>5 years of progressive people leader experience. Ability to effectively manage and influence a team while balancing own work.</li><li>A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, technology, computer science or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstration of critical thinking capabilities, exceptionally analytical and quantitative; an ability to turn data into marketing recommendations. A track record translating strategy into tangible outcomes.</li><li>Experience building and managing multi-channel acquisition strategies, including but not limited to search, social, paid, retargeting and email marketing.</li><li>Working knowledge of marketing automation and CRM platforms and GTM. Experience with Salesforce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and/or Ad Tech a plus.</li><li>Social media engagement and content strategy experience</li><li>Strong relationship-building and business-partnering experience across multiple departments; ability to successfully collaborate cross-functionally to achieve company goals</li><li>Excellent writing, presentation, editorial and communications skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple projects dealing with multiple constituencies.</li><li>Experience managing and completing cross-team projects; Ability to project manage/prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Naturally curious and driven to find creative solutions that others haven’t considered; Have an A/B testing and optimization mindset</li><li>Positive energy, a team player who thrives on the thrill of scaling new, innovative solutions, and enjoys being part of a high-energy collaborative team</li><li>Analytics oriented with a strong follow through and high sense of urgency.</li><li>Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; willing to improve the knowledge and skills of those on the team</li><li>Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions</li><li>Proven ability to develop and present strategies, with minimal oversight, and then execute on deliverables</li><li>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).</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>10 years of experience in web site strategy, including UX/UI and overall governance</li><li>8 years of progressive people leader experience. Ability to effectively manage and influence a team while balancing own work.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><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</h6>

Director - Digital Marketing

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

Quality Assurance Director - Life Underwriting

<p><strong>Director of Strategy Role</strong></p><p><strong>Role Value Proposition: </strong></p><p>Take part in defining the future of National Life Group. As part of leadership, drive strategic analyses in support of decision making. Interact with top leaders in the organization. Create opportunities for National Life and your own career.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>Reporting to the VP Strategy and Business Transformation, the National Life Director of Strategy Role&nbsp;will be part of an internal team responsible for supporting the creation, communication, and continuous development of National Life Group’s business strategy, market development and business transformation.&nbsp;</p><p>SCOPE</p><ul><li>Influence business unit as well as company’s direction, policy and strategy, contributing to the development of strategies and action plans to drive NLG along a transformational path</li><li>Lead cross-functional strategic projects or initiatives, bringing together teams to deliver meaningful business impact, and managing day-to-day aspects of the effort</li><li>Exhibit a high degree of independence, assisting upper management in generating ideas for future strategy</li><li>Identify, analyze and prioritize potential new business opportunities for the company including potential new markets, distribution, business models and acquisitions. Develop analyses and formal business cases</li><li>Track developments in the industry as well as other industries that may intersect with us, connect these insights to business activities, decisions, and relevant partners</li></ul><p>SKILLS</p><ul><li>Recognized as a strategic thinker who models this behavior for the organization, bringing both long-term visionary thinking as well as near-term strategic decision-making capabilities</li><li>Self-taught, curious, and iterative learner with the ability to quickly synthesize and teach complex topics to diverse audiences</li><li>Anticipate, analyze and solve complex problems facing our business, developing thoughtful and creative solutions that transition smoothly into effective execution</li><li>Facilitation of workshops and discussions to bring alignment among key stakeholders, including Executive Management Team, on topics of critical importance</li><li>Polished and effective communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences including senior executives</li><li>Comfortable with ambiguity, bringing order and clarity to complexity for projects and teams</li><li>Influence up, down, and sideways in the organization without formal authority</li><li>Build and maintain relationships across all areas of the company, staying connected with key stakeholders and business developments</li></ul><p>DELIVERABLES</p><ul><li>Strategies and action plans for the enterprise and business units</li><li>Design or adapt methodologies, frameworks and processes to address complex problems, teaching them to key stakeholders</li><li>Coaching and guidance for our enterprise partners (including Executive Management Team and Strategy and Business Transformation peers) on strategic thinking and execution</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Business Experience and Education:</strong></p><ul><li>The successful candidate will have an MBA plus 3-5 years relevant experience, ideally with exposure to L&amp;A or financial services. Additional relevant experience may substitute for an MBA.</li></ul><p>#LI-CS<br>#LI-Hybrid</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 Strategy

<p><strong>Director, Finance 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 financial data, and we need a visionary Technical Lead to spearhead our General Ledger application transformation. If you’re passionate about technology, have a knack for partnering with business leadership and enjoy working in dynamic environments, we want you on our team!</p><p>The Director, Finance Applications Development partners with other IT resources and the CFO business team to optimize technology outcomes. Success for the Technical Lead 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 finance departments, and ensuring that the GL system supports accurate financial reporting and compliance.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Support:</strong> Provide advanced technical support for complex issues, working closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve problems and implement solutions.</li><li><strong>Data Integrity:</strong> Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the GL system, overseeing data management processes, reconciliation, and validation.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Security:</strong> Ensure the GL system adheres to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. Manage system security and user access controls.</li><li><strong>System Management:</strong> Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and integration of the General Ledger system, ensuring it operates efficiently and aligns with organizational requirements.</li><li><strong>Data Analysis:</strong> Perform well-documented and repeatable data analysis using a variety of tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, Alteryx, Tableau and others.</li><li><strong>Documentation:</strong> Document processes and current state system information in a standardized and consumable format.</li><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 limited direction, usually within a complex environment, contributing to operational and transformational efforts.</li><li><strong>Core Work Days: </strong>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).</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Computer Science or an analytical discipline, or relevant work experience.</li></ul><ul><li>5+ years of hands-on IT applications</li><li>3+ years data analysis experience</li><li>3-5 years of experience in managing General Ledger systems or financial software</li><li>Experience with MS Dynamics or Lawson.</li></ul><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 accounting.</li><li>Experience with actuarial and/or financial systems.</li><li>Experience in insurance, particularly Life &amp; Annuity.</li><li>Strong background in technical management.</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><p>#LI-CS<br>#LI-Hybrid</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, Finance Applications Development

<p><strong>Associate Director, Life New Business Operations</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>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Associate Director of Life New Business. This leadership position is of utmost importance in leading and developing Team Managers and Case Managers responsible for the initial review, case management and transfers for our Individual business within Life New Business. The Associate Director will be pivotal in overseeing production for multiple sites, including remote employees if applicable, and ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership and Team Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and manage Team Managers, Case Managers and transfer representatives, across multiple sites, ensuring efficient processing of Life 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><p><strong>Advanced Operational Oversight:</strong></p><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><p><strong>Expert Quality Assurance:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a deep and comprehensive knowledge of our products, services, systems, and business processes to ensure top-tier operational efficiency.</li></ul><ul><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><p><strong>Performance Monitoring and Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide detailed, data-driven updates to executive leadership on production metrics, trends, and outcomes, offering strategic insights and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Exceptional Customer Service Excellence:</strong></p><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><p><strong>Core Workdays</strong></p><ul><li>This position is presently onsite/hybrid with the expectation of being in the office three days per week with current campus days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion).</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related fields.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Life/Annuity Operations, Financial Services or related fields.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 5+ years leadership experience.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams.</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><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></p><p>Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related fields</p><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><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, Life New Business

<p><strong>Director - Suitability Review Principal</strong></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>This position is responsible for suitability review and approval of broker-dealer and investment adviser accounts and transactions.&nbsp; This role analyzes complex securities transactions and handles discussion with the field concerning escalated transactions.&nbsp; This position requires agility, strong knowledge of securities product features and regulatory requirements, business acumen, courage, along with excellent communications skills and a mentality to be a life-long learner.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>This position is responsible for providing superior service to the Registered Representatives of Equity Services, Inc. (ESI) and their clients.</li><li>Prompt and accurate review of new business cases and subsequent transactions, including annuities, mutual funds, 529s and advisory business.</li><li>In-depth case review and documentation within the established time constraints.</li><li>Provide excellent solutioning when handling sensitive situations regarding case review.</li><li>Systematic review and approval of daily Trade Blotter &amp; similar reports.</li><li>Post transaction follow up to aid in resolution of outstanding items.</li><li>Provide quality internal and external support to help facilitate ease of doing business.</li><li>The individual in this position will be responsible for making presentations and provide suitability training as needed internally and externally.</li><li>Identify process improvements and see through to implementation.</li><li>Create draft field communications.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>5+years experience conducting suitability reviews of broker-dealer &amp; advisory business.</li><li>5 years of Financial Services experience.</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree Required.</li><li>FINRA Series 7, 24 required. Series 53 and 4 a plus.</li><li>Advanced Designation Preferred.</li><li>Complex problem solver who can thrive amidst ambiguity.</li><li>Strong background in customer service with the ability to handle difficult conversations.</li><li>Strong knowledge of annuity products.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to perform quality work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player who can work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Superb interpersonal, time management, communication and organizational skills are also required.</li><li>Think independently and tactfully challenging opinions of others.</li><li>Ability to pass background and fingerprint check.</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><p>#LI-DO</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

ESI, Director Suitability

<p><strong>Director, Compliance (Branch Exams)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Director, Compliance reports to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.&nbsp; The responsibilities of this role include leading and developing a team managing and performing branch office examinations, oversee the Firm’s compliance communications, develop and conduct field training, assist with the Firm’s internal controls testing under FINRA Rule 3120 and SEC Rule 206(4)-7 and other projects, as necessary.</p><p>This position requires approximately 30-35% travel.&nbsp; The incumbent may also assist with the development and conduct of other Firm-wide training, as necessary.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Firm’s Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser activities.</li><li>Manage and oversee the examination process for the Firm’s Offices of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) and detached branches to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.<ul><li>Provide guidance and leadership to the Firm’s branch examiners.</li><li>Conduct on-site examinations, as needed.</li><li>Provide guidance and training to field branch managers and staff on regulatory requirements and best practices.</li><li>Develop and implement examination procedures and protocols.</li><li>Coordinate and schedule examinations with branch managers and regulatory agencies.</li><li>Review, track, and ensure completion of branch office inspections conducted by OSJ supervisors.</li><li>Review and analyze examination findings and prepare detailed reports for management and regulatory agencies.</li></ul></li><li>Stay updated on changes to securities laws, regulations, and industry trends.</li><li>Demonstrate effective professional writing skills and develop communications that relay Firm policies, regulatory changes/updates, and reminders of Firm policy.</li><li>Other duties, as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in General Securities Compliance</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in Compliance Auditing</li><li>FINRA Series 7 and 24 required</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>Additional securities registrations, including Municipal Securities Series 51 or 53, and Investment Adviser Representative registration are beneficial.&nbsp; State insurance license and insurance industry certifications are also a plus (e.g. CFE, CRCP, IACCP).</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><p>#LI-DO</p><p>#LI-HYBRID</p><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Director, Compliance (Branch Exams)

<p><strong>Director, Actuarial Technology Lead</strong></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>This position is a member of our Actuarial Valuation team with core responsibilities for overseeing and guiding IT support by leading and supervising the dedicated IT team responsible for Actuarial Valuation support and managing technology needs by identifying and addressing technology requirements.&nbsp; The role also drives actuarial change management by facilitating lifecycle of actuarial change management initiatives.&nbsp; Lastly this role also provides interdepartmental guidance through offering expert advice on processes and data-driven projects impacting the Actuarial function and fostering collaboration across departments.</p><p></p><p><strong>Role and Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Actuarial Project Management for Production Support and System Maintenance:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Oversee the actuarial change management lifecycle.</li><li>Prioritize and manage valuation requests and deployment schedules.</li><li>Coordinate testing and implementation of security patches, Operating System upgrades, and other company-wide technology initiatives related to Actuarial functions.</li><li>Monitor and track timely resolution of Actuarial data/system issues.</li><li>Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans, along with data retention policies/procedures for Actuarial functions.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Actuarial Change Management:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Collaborate with IT to implement and maintain code asset change management protocols.</li><li>Ensure segregation of environments (Dev vs. Prod) and formal production promotion protocols.</li><li>Incorporate SQL/DataBricks change management into the Actuarial Change Management process.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements related to Actuarial Change Management.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Actuarial Data Management</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Partner with IT to develop and implement data quality controls for accurate and consistent data across systems and platforms.</li><li>Enhance the actuarial data warehouse to support analytics.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for data management.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Process Automation:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in actuarial operations.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance on the direction of the actuarial platform, including evaluating new tools and technologies for automation.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Actuarial System/Data Architecture:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Collaborate with actuarial teams to understand data needs and develop solutions.</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable actuarial data processing and analytics systems.</li><li>Centralize architecture design responsibilities across all LOBs.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Technology Liaison:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Serve as a bridge between actuarial functions and IT, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on technology initiatives.</li><li>Stay informed about IT sanctioned products and software, evaluating their impact on actuarial data processing and analytics.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, with relevant certifications.</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in the insurance or financial services industries, consistently achieving notable results and advancements.</li><li>Exceptional project management skills, adept at prioritizing and overseeing multiple concurrent projects to meet aggressive deadlines consistently.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of business and technology aspects of information management, specializing in process automation and transformation.</li><li>Proficiency in database programming languages and data analysis tools, demonstrating strong technical capabilities.</li><li>Proven track record in designing, deploying, and maintaining actuarial and/or financial systems, databases, and analytical capabilities.</li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities, with a logical approach to decision-making and effective resolution of complex issues.</li><li>Familiarity with a wide range of data management and Business Intelligence methodologies, keeping current with the latest tools and trends in the field.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills, capable of effectively managing large-scale, complex implementation projects across diverse teams.</li><li>Established ability to build relationships and foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, enhancing overall project success.</li><li>Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms.</li><li>Experience with Agile (Scrum) and CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub/Sonar/Artifactory/Ansible) preferred</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, Actuarial Technology Lead

<p><strong>Director, Site Management</strong></p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>Responsible for the coordination of facilities related enterprise activities for National Life Group on the Vermont campus. This position ensures that all office moves and events impacting the campus are effectively and efficiently supported and managed in conformity with established policies and performance standards.&nbsp; This position manages the company’s relationships with numerous service providers and vendors and is the main point of contact with the campus tenants and manages those relationships.&nbsp; The position reports to the Head of Facilities.</p><p></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Influence policy making relative to facility usage for all internal and external meetings/events and ensures enforcement of those policies in all National Life owned space.</li><li>Work with departments to plan for strategic utilization of space that meets evolving business needs.</li><li>Coordinate and manages office moves in accordance with established policies and performance standards.</li><li>Responsible for all events on campus to ensure they both comply with established policies and performance standards as well as provide the consummate client experience.</li><li>Manage relationships with service providers and vendors. This includes negotiation of contracts and costs, processing of invoices, evaluation of performance and providing feedback to continually improve the experience of those on campus.</li><li>Assist leaders in the preparation of long-range strategic goals and necessary resource projections.</li><li>Develop plans, budgets, reports, and oversee activities for all the supported services provided on campus including food, janitorial and lodging services.</li><li>Evaluate purchase of equipment and participate in negotiation of vendor contracts and agreements in support of food, janitorial and lodging services.</li><li>Develop direct reports by fostering and supporting career development, motivating, engaging and capitalizing in employee strengths.</li><li>Build cross-functional partnerships with other business units and teams throughout the organization to deliver results through vision, strategic planning and implementation of thoughtful solutions.</li><li>Ensure cross campus coordination such that associates, partners and visitors all have similar experiences when visiting NLG offices.</li><li>Behavioral - Self-motivated, team player, follows guidelines, treats others with respect. Holds self and others accountable. Communicates effectively. Manages conflict appropriately.</li><li>Manage relationship with tenants to ensure company needs and fiscal obligations are met in accordance with the lease agreements. This includes invoicing tenants for services provided, coordinating regularly with tenants to understand needs and communicate rules and procedures, conduct regular notification to tenants of operational information that may affect their day to day business, and manage response to tenant complaints and requests for information.</li><li>Responsible for management of adjacent properties, including four (4) residential properties and the childcare. This includes coordination of work, planning for guests and entering into short term leases where appropriate.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Ten years management / leadership experience, including five years of experience in business management.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or an additional 5 years of experience in business management (10 years total)</li><li>Valid (VT or TX) drivers license. Must have and maintain clean driving record.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of basic business practices.</li><li>Working knowledge of vendor management and contract oversight and negotiations.</li><li>Must be able to work with all levels within the organization on development and implementation of policies, procedures and performance standards.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and planning skills.</li><li>Ability to make decisions independently.</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management with tact and diplomacy.</li><li>Effective management skills, including ability to lead and motivate people</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>Very strong project management experience.</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

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