Distributor Onboarding Analyst

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company•Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distributor Onboarding Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, facilitating, and managing a comprehensive onboarding program for new IMO and Financial Institution channel distribution partners, as well as new offerings within existing distribution. They develop, implement, and execute standard processes to ensure consistent, high-quality, efficient onboarding experiences while maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or related field
Project Management or similar experience in insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects
Proven track record of establishing and managing repeatable processes or programs
Experience with change management and organizational transformation initiatives
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple onboarding instances simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Direct experience of both Financial Institution and IMO distribution, with knowledge of related functions (order entry, data feeds, contracting, operational systems, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to create standardized, scalable processes and document them effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact professionally with agents, executives, and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to work effectively in ambiguous situations and demonstrated success to drive detail and clarity, with ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, SmartSheet) and CRM systems
Ability to lead meetings, training sessions, and presentations effectively
Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands while thriving in a fast paced environment with multiple high-priority, high-visibility initiatives
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, building trusted partnerships that drive results and meet critical deadlines
Ability and willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new information and technology platforms
Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10%) for onboarding events or team meetings
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Collaboratively develop, implement, and effectively manage a scalable, repeatable distribution partner onboarding program that supports: New distribution partner relationships across F&G’s Retail sales channels Expanded products/services in existing distribution (add a product, line of business, new state availability launch & testing, etc.) Supporting as needed for distribution partner mergers, acquisitions, and large block transfers
Drive program consistency by standardizing operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and templates as appropriate
Implement new onboarding programs by creating and managing project plans, tracking key milestones, and reporting in a timely fashion to key stakeholders
Continuously evaluate and improve the onboarding program based on stakeholder feedback, data analysis, and industry best practices
Coordinate with multiple departments(e.g. Compliance, Operations Relationship Management, IT, etc.) as well as external distribution partners to schedule and facilitate onboarding sessions, check-in meetings, and small group planning discussions
Ensure timely progress through the onboarding program through milestone monitoring
Monitor onboarding milestones and proactively address any delays or obstacles
Partner with Sales and Relationship Management to understand specific onboarding needs, gather feedback
Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding onboarding status, resources, challenges, and successes
Present program performance reports and recommendations to leadership
As capacity allows, perform other functions, duties, and projects as the need arises across F&G Insurance Operations