Finance & Compensation Sales Analyst

National Life Group•Addison, IL

46d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Role Summary The Distribution Finance team is responsible for the financial health of NLG's life and annuity sales- providing financial leadership through insights and recommendations, monitoring trends and driving National Life Group to be a culture of fact-based decision makers. We are seeking an experienced highly detail-oriented Analyst to support the field management compensation and debt environment. This position has direct accountability for the processing of external agent and manager compensation and analyzing outstanding debt balances and repayment activity from agents and agencies. This position will work as part of a high-impact team on the day-to-day enterprise distribution finance processes and must have the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow into senior analyst and leadership positions within NLG. A successful candidate will possess a strong blend of analytical and control expertise, as well as interpersonal acumen coupled with a deep curiosity and commitment to understanding the dynamics of our business. The role requires the ability to cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. A demonstrated capability to translate complex data into strategic insights, and to use those insights to influence decisions and drive measurable business outcomes, will be essential to success in this position. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
A customer service mindset with excellent communication skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and a talent for conveying complex findings in a clear and actionable way
Strong executive communication and presentation abilities
Strong financial and analytical background, with the desire to think critically
Exceptional data organizational skills, including proficiency in excel
Proficient with data visualization platforms (e.g., Excel, Tableau and Alteryx)
Caring curiosity, demonstrated in proactive & reactive solutioning, asking questions, learning this business, knowledge building connected to the outcome and the impact on others
Acting with urgency in performance, execution, decisioning, and responsiveness
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving start-up environment, a strong team player, and excited by the prospect of enhancements and initiatives

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within financial services or insurance.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end compensation environment for the assigned distribution channel, including compensation modeling, control creation, and payment validation
Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen controls to mitigate risks
Collaborate with senior Distribution and Finance leaders to evaluate and evolve field compensation structures and strategic incentives
Generate and analyze debt reports to identify trends and proactively solve potential issues
Partner with Distribution leadership on any due diligence required to expose and mitigate any potential financial risks associated with agent and agency debt.
Provide executive-level insights and scenario analyses to guide decisions on compensation programs, productivity, and field engagement
Deliver timely, actionable insights and executive reporting

Benefits

Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
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.

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