Director of Retirement Underwriting - Remote

Overview

The Director of Retirement Underwriting at Manulife is a key leadership position passionate about shaping and driving underwriting strategies for the U.S. retirement plan sector. This role demands a deep understanding of the U.S. retirement landscape.

In Short

• Design and implement underwriting processes for retirement plans.
• Utilize technology to optimize underwriting workflows.
• Collaborate with training teams for continuous education.
• Lead change management for scalable underwriting models.
• Partner with Product team for effective product assessments.
• Establish governance structures for underwriting operations.
• Develop frameworks for underwriting requirements.
• Implement reporting mechanisms for tracking metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in the retirement plan market.
• Support business growth through effective risk management.

Requirements

• Expertise in US Retirement recordkeeping and ecosystems.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in US retirement.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles and risk management.
• Proven experience in operationalizing product catalogs.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a focus on well-being and inclusion.
• Customizable benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off program including vacations and holidays.
• Employee assistance plans and wellness benefits.