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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Business Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the Wealth Business Unit.
• Act as the primary liaison between Wealth business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring alignment on business goals, priorities, expectations, and outcomes.
• Champion a customer- and advisor-centric approach by incorporating stakeholder feedback into product, platform, and solution strategies.

Demand Management and Strategic Partnership

• Engage in strategic planning with Wealth business leaders to identify opportunities and align initiatives with organizational goals.
• Lead the intake, evaluation, and prioritization of technology demand based on business value, risk, dependencies, and resource capacity.
• Drive alignment between Wealth business strategy and IT capabilities, roadmaps, architecture, and investment plans.

Product Management and Solution Advocacy

• Collaborate with Solution Architecture, IT Delivery, Operations, Information Security, Data, and vendor teams to support successful execution of Wealth-related products and services.
• Partner with Wealth leadership and product owners to develop and manage product and platform roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business needs.
• Monitor product and solution performance through key metrics, stakeholder feedback, adoption measures, and analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Advocate for scalable, integrated, secure, and user-centered solutions that enhance advisor productivity and client experiences.

Value Realization, Reporting, and Analysis

• Collaborate with Wealth leadership to define and implement a business value realization framework, including relevant KPIs and OKRs for Wealth initiatives.
• Ensure Wealth business priorities and technology investments are tied to measurable outcomes, benefits, and accountability.
• Communicate the value, progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes of IT initiatives to business and IT stakeholders.

Change Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Communication

• Act as a change agent to promote innovation and the adoption of new technologies, products, platforms, and processes across the Wealth business.
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts, risks, and competing priorities across cross-functional teams.
• Lead strategic discussions with business and IT leadership regarding product performance, market trends, technology opportunities, and future planning.
• Support organizational readiness, stakeholder communications, training alignment, and adoption planning for business change.

Recommendations and Strategy

• Stay informed about wealth management, retirement, annuity, life insurance, advisory, securities, and financial services industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic recommendations that enable innovation, operational effectiveness, advisor growth, and continuous improvement.
• Develop business cases for new Wealth-focused capabilities and solutions, including expected value, costs, risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations.
• Lead capability-driven planning that connects business strategy, customer and advisor needs, processes, data, applications, and technology.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of overall experience in IT, business strategy, relationship management, product management, financial services, or consulting roles.
• 5+ years of experience in IT business relationship management, business technology leadership, or a comparable strategic partnering role.
• Proven success leading technology-enabled solutions from concept and business case through implementation, adoption, and value realization.
• Experience partnering with senior business executives and leading cross-functional initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience using data and metrics to support decisions, prioritize investments, and measure outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of wealth management and insurance distribution models, including affiliated agencies, financial advisors, broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, institutional partners, and independent distribution channels.
• Understanding of relevant Wealth products and services, including annuities, retirement income, life insurance, asset management, advisory services, and securities solutions.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, facilitation, and project coordination skills across business, technology, and vendor teams.
• Excellent executive communication, relationship management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to translate business strategies and complex needs into clear technology capabilities, roadmaps, priorities, and actionable plans.
• Entrepreneurial and outcome-oriented mindset with a focus on measurable business value, advisor productivity, growth, and client experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, highly regulated environment while managing ambiguity and competing priorities.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $145,000to $170,000
• This role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Salary offers will varycommensuratewith experience, education, skills, and training

What AmeriLife Offers

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at HR@AmeriLife.com.

Pay Transparency Statement

We are committed to pay transparency and equity, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market factors. Where required by law, the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information, such as benefits, bonuses, and commissions, will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request.

Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job-related inquiries, as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results, applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.