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Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

VP, Corporate Development

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Role Summary

The Corporate Development area goals are to source capital efficiently and support the effective management of capital. The incumbent will be a thought partner to the Head of Capital Management in identifying, evaluating, and selecting reinsurance/M&A opportunities and actions. The incumbent is expected to have or to develop knowledge of NLG’s current and past life and annuity products. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships across the organization. This position reports to Head of Capital Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Build and maintain a pipeline of potential targets, strategic partnerships, and reinsurance opportunities through proactive efforts and inbound interest.

Transaction Execution: Manage the entire reinsurance/M&A lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to valuation, negotiation, and final integration.

Financial and Market Analysis: Develop sophisticated financial models and perform market analyses to support investment decisions and validate business cases.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and coordinate teams from finance, legal, operations, and other departments throughout the deal process.

Stakeholder Management: Act as a key liaison and build relationships with external partners, investment bankers, advisors, and investors.

Reporting and Presentation: Prepare and present detailed business cases, investment memos, and board-level reports to senior leadership.

Strategic Planning: Identify industry trends, competitive landscapes, and new growth opportunities to support long-term strategy.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field is required.

Experience: 16+ years of relevant experience in the insurance industry, with 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, reinsurance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related transactional role within the insurance industry.

Insurance Knowledge: Significant knowledge of life insurance, annuities, retirement products, or other relevant insurance lines.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence are essential. Actuarial experience is a plus. Working knowledge of insurance company’s U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, U.S. Tax and other solvency financial statements.

Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and communicate complex information clearly to senior executives.

Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Salary Pay Range

$225,000 - $330,000 USD

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.

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