• AVP & Actuary - SBR

    MetLife (Bridgewater, NJ)


    AVP & Actuary - Specialized Benefit Resources (SBR)

    The Team You Will Join

    This position reports to the Vice President of Life Products which is a part of MetLife's Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) line of business. This is a leadership position within the Specialized Benefit Resources (SBR) group which provides products and solutions across Corporate and Bank-Owned Life Insurance (COLI/BOLI) markets. This individual will assume management and oversight for a team responsible for product development, underwriting, illustrations to meet sales goals and managing the inforce block of business to achieve financial targets.

    The Opportunity

    The AVP for SBR is responsible for leading and executing the vision and strategy to ensure profitable growth and achieve financial targets. This role will partner and collaborate with various disciplines including investments, pricing, finance, actuarial and other technical units in developing, refining and implementing new business. The AVP will also be responsible for developing term sheets and negotiating elements of MetLife's product offering including pricing, product structure and terms. The AVP will be responsible for establishing/refining appropriate market and financial metrics, tracking and reporting and implement tactical plans for both new and inforce business focusing on earnings growth.

     

    Success in this role requires strong communication and influencing skills outside of direct reporting lines. The AVP role will engage regularly with senior management, clients and intermediaries, and regulators.

    How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

    * Lead a team of 4-5 direct reports and 8-10 associates overall with highly specialized subject matter expertise in the COLI/BOLI markets

    * Create comprehensive performance plans and objectives for your team and provide motivational leadership and education

    * Manage activities, planning, performance and development opportunities while removing barriers to achieving results

    * Develop a diverse staff through coaching, identifying training needs and building a collaborative culture for continuous improvement

    * Coordinate resources and align goals across functional areas and business partners

    What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

    * Industry designation such as FSA or ASA or graduate degree preferred

    Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

    If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

     

    MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.