Head of Strategic Partners Pension Risk Transfer

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future If so then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Job Description Summary

At Nationwide Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) is a growing business competing in a $30B industry where we value team members who are great communicators forward thinking and have the drive to continuously improve and grow with us. If you would thrive in an environment like this where youll build relationships and solve business challenges we want to hear from you.

As the AVP you will lead business development activities for Pension Risk Transfer including strategy for market and competitive intelligence sales planning strategic partner and broker engagement reinsurance/partnership agreements and corporate development. Youll lead both Business Development and the Sales & Distribution functions to align program/process design and enhancements with the client firms and strategic partnership needs influencing strategy and potential deals.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Direction & Market Intelligence Leverage market trends competitor dynamics and regulatory insights to shape and pivot business development and distribution strategies.

• Due Diligence & Partnership Oversight Act as subject matter expert for PRT evaluations and lead financial analysis and business case development for key partnerships.

• Capacity & Growth Planning Analyze bid activity resource needs and expansion opportunities to optimize growth and operational efficiency.

• Executive Communication & Thought Leadership Develop strategic materials and deliver high-impact briefings to align internal and external stakeholders.

• Initiative Leadership & Process Innovation Sponsor and execute transformation initiatives optimize core processes and manage budgets tied to strategic priorities.

• Strategic Planning & Enablement Partner with leadership to design and implement short- and long-term plans that accelerate sales and partnership activation.

• Cross-Functional Program Management Lead multifunctional teams to execute strategic initiatives and ensure consistent communication across leadership levels.

• Market Insights & Reporting Translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings through compelling reports and presentations.

• Client-Centric Strategy Development Build tailored strategies for carriers reinsurers and plan sponsors to drive mutual success.

• Leadership & Team Development Manage a high-performing team ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and fostering engagement and talent growth.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:Reports to VP.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field preferred.

Experience: 15 years of experience in insurance product pricing finance actuarial valuation modeling accounting or extensive experience in defined benefit PRT consulting administration pricing sales reinsurance corporate strategy preferred.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Business development techniques and approaches. Familiarity with the Pension Risk Transfer business preferred. Must have strong finance actuarial interpersonal communication and facilitation skills. Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with business units and clients. Ability to lead multiple tasks and projects. Ability to evaluate and recommend problem resolutions. Ability to translate and coordinate efforts between multiple internal functions including actuarial and underwriting.

Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and Human Resource Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job Sales Incentives based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for AVP Strategic Partners - Pension Risk Transfer : $157000.00-$293000.00

The expected starting salary range for AVP Strategic Partners - Pension Risk Transfer : $157000.00 - $262000.00