MetLife - Bridgewater Township, NJ

posted 3 months ago

Full-time
Bridgewater Township, NJ
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Business Implementation for Strategic Initiatives role within the Retirement Income Solutions (RIS) business at MetLife is a newly created position that plays a crucial role in supporting the strategic growth and expansion of the Risk Solutions products. The RIS business is one of the largest segments in MetLife, offering a diverse range of products including pension risk transfer products, GIC/Funding agreements, stable value products, structured settlements, Institutional Income Annuities, UK reinsurance, and PRB & SBR products. This position is essential for the successful implementation of new risk solutions products as part of the RIS strategy review. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the RIS Risk Solutions team and will collaborate closely with various business and functional partners across the organization. This includes working with teams in actuarial, finance, controller, technology, investments, operations, legal, and risk management. The role requires a strategic thinker who can lead the implementation of new products, design key business operation processes, and evaluate and select appropriate technologies that align with the organization's goals. In addition to leading the strategic implementation, the candidate will be responsible for developing clear business cases for proposed solutions, ensuring buy-in from senior management, and driving agile implementation processes. Post-implementation, the role will involve supporting business operation processes and continuously seeking ways to enhance operational efficiency and control. Staying updated on emerging technologies and trends in the insurance industry will also be a key aspect of this position.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic implementation of new RIS risk solutions products as part of RIS strategy review
  • Identify and design key business operation and administration processes required
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and select suitable technologies and solutions
  • Develop a clear business case for proposed solutions and gain buy-in from senior management
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and implementation of solutions
  • Drive agility and efficiency in implementation processes
  • Support business operation processes after implementation
  • Continuously drive operational efficiency and control
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the insurance industry

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration, HR Management)
  • 7+ years of relevant working experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset
  • Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data for decision-making
  • Good knowledge of insurance company operations

Nice-to-haves

  • Certification in project management and/or process improvement (PMP, Agile, 6 Sigma)
  • Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications
  • Experience in researching, evaluating, and selecting technologies and vendors
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