[Remote] AVP, Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life and reinsurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in-force life insurance and annuities. The AVP, Operations will apply analytical and project management skills to acquisition integration programs and ongoing management of in-force policies, overseeing operational activities, third-party providers, risk mitigation, reporting, and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in due diligence activities including tracking of operational requests and responses, conducting expenses analyses, as well as documenting risk assessments and operational considerations
• Structure and manage transition plans across various functional areas and phases of integration from pre-closing to post-transition
• Coordinate activities across Wilton Re functional areas as well as external parties including the client to establish operational effectiveness both pre-and-post change in administration
• Conduct general oversight of third-party providers that provide data conversion, target system modification, and business process conversion planning and execution
• Assist in compiling the analysis and recommendations to resolve issues or mitigate risks across various matters during the transition and conversion period
• Conduct oversight in the post-conversion phase where special monitoring or projects apply upon conversion of administration
• Assist in the general oversight of third parties that provide operational services
• Assist in monitoring Service Level Agreements and other operational aspects for in force management activities
• Determine frequency and content of status reports, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas/mitigate risks for special projects
• Collaborate with partners to establish or refine policies and procedures that define the necessary aspects of administration
• Contribute to internal and external reporting and presentations (e.g., Board reporting)
• Break-down high-level scope into the applicable work items across multiple disciplines and organizations
• Define project scope, goals, and approach in collaboration with key contributors
• Establish project plans including milestones, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
• Manage the entire project lifecycle through tracking, analyzing, and mitigating risks and issues
• Communicate and manage project expectations to owners, sponsors, team members, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion

Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the life and annuity insurance industry with a focus in business operations and project leadership as well as risk analysis and solutioning
• A self-starter showcasing critical and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Have superior influencing / relationship management skills
• Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and capable of self-managing and multi-tasking with excellent time management
• Relevant experience working with various support functions such as finance, controls, information technology, and third-party management
• Understanding of Assumed and Ceded insurance concepts, processes, and data
• A solid understanding of MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• University degree
• Ability to query and manipulate large sets of data from disparate sources preferably using SQL
• Understanding of basic aspects and tenets of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as it would apply to project work
• Experience with Extract Translate Load (ETL) projects such as data conversion and data integration
• Experience with project planning software
• Preferably in the field of finance, business administration, or computer science

Benefits

• Hybrid Structure
• Minimal to no travel required

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