VP, Corporate Development

National Life Group • Addison, IL

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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. VP, Corporate Development Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees