Corporate Vice President - Distribution Research

For more than a century, LIMRA and LOMA have served as the largest trade association supporting the insurance and related financial services industry. Today, we’re working with over 700 member companies around the world to help them understand industry trends, inform their strategies, develop their talent, and create solutions that advance the industry. Companies come to us because no other organization is in a better position to help them understand their customers, markets, distribution channels, and competitors. Leading life insurance and financial services organizations around the world rely on their membership for one simple reason – they can make bottom-line decisions with greater confidence.

As an employer, we believe that greatness is built from the inside out. It is created by individuals who share common goals, and who support and rely on one another to achieve them. Our core values (Integrity, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence) guide us in how we treat, respond to and interact with our customers, and one another. We do our best to support our employees in making the most of their lives both inside and outside of work.

We are currently searching for a Corporate Vice President of Distribution Research

Who Are We?
Recognized as the trusted source for industry knowledge, LIMRA and LOMA select only the most passionate and skilled professionals. Financial services companies look to us for their research, training, and development needs. As one of our leaders, you will reflect the core values that make us the world's leading industry trade association by delivering the best products and serving our members globally. Here, you will have the opportunity to help instill our company culture where we treat one another with respect and act with integrity in all we do.

Serving our members for over 100 years, they turn to us first for:

• Research to provide actionable insights on important business issues that enable our members to better serve their markets.
• Learning and development programs to assess, train and increase distribution productivity, as well as develop the next generation of corporate leaders.
• Connections with industry leaders and peers through study groups, committees, and conferences.

And much more!

In a rapidly changing marketplace, companies rely on us for our combination of industry insight, practical solutions, and unwavering commitment to their success.

What Will You Be Doing?
The Corporate Vice President, Distribution Research leads a team of motivated professionals to provide actionable insights into the distribution of retail insurance and wealth management products. These insights are derived from benchmark surveys, discovery research, and thought leadership, focusing on the economics of distribution, organizational practices, and market trends. This position monitors and identifies industry changes, evaluating their impact on current and future research.

The Corporate Vice President, Distribution Research manages the team responsible for executing and implementing the research strategy. This role works closely with LIMRA’s relationship management team and reports to the Senior Vice President of Research/Member Benefits. As a thought leader, the CVP frequently meets with LIMRA members, the media, and other key audiences to share research findings and insights.

Who Are You?
The Corporate Vice President, Distribution Research must have a strong background in the financial services industry, specifically in distribution channels and Life, Annuity, and Workplace products. Strong research, communication, and presentation skills are critical.

The candidate should also have demonstrated successful project and people management skills, along with maturity, diplomacy, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strategic planning for talent growth and a collaborative management style are important. A deep commitment to listening, teamwork, and a bias toward action are key attributes for success. You must be ready to lead a dynamic team passionate about creating optimal experiences and addressing common issues in the financial services industry.

Skills:

• Ability to uncover, understand, and translate business issues and concerns into a valuable program of member benefits that may include research, communication, and/or networking as component parts
• Ability to lead research studies
• Ability to coach and develop talent to drive results.
• Drives execution. Demonstrates a bias for action and sense of urgency.
• Strong collaboration skills. Effectively builds relationships internally and externally. Values differences in perspective and background. Integrates different ideas and perspectives.
• Proven record of meeting/exceeding established goals.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communicator with all levels within member’s organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of business issues in the insurance and financial services industries
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, logical/critical thinking and analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, staff, customers, and vendors
• Self-motivated; ability and willingness to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals
• Ability to conduct business analysis and requirements gathering

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, Masters preferred
• 15 years of experience in financial services with a focus on insurance, distribution, annuities and workplace benefits.
• Experience with Research Analysis and Strategic Analysis
• 7 years experience leading a team, including as a leader to leaders, and a successful track record for managing, developing and inspiring your team.

Attributes:

• Member Centric. Anticipates member’s needs, understands what they value and identifies how LL Global can deliver on those. Keeps abreast of important industry trends.
• Adaptable. Responds resourcefully to new demands and challenges.

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