AVP, Corporate Development

About the role

National Life Group’s Corporate Development team sources capital efficiently and supports the effective management of capital. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development, you will support the identification, evaluation, selection, and execution of reinsurance and M&A opportunities. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships across the organization. You will develop knowledge of NLG’s current and past life and annuity products.

Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Build and maintain a pipeline of strategic partnerships and reinsurance opportunities through proactive outreach and inbound interest.
• Transaction Execution: Manage portions of the reinsurance/M&A lifecycle, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration.
• Financial and Market Analysis: Develop sophisticated financial models and perform market analyses to support and validate business cases.
• Cross-Functional Interaction: Coordinate teams from finance, legal, operations, and other departments throughout the deal process.
• Stakeholder Management: Support the VP, Corporate Development in building 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 and competitive landscapes to support long-term strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field; FSA or FIA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the insurance industry, with 5+ years in corporate development, reinsurance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related transactional role.
• Significant knowledge of life insurance, annuities, retirement products, or other relevant insurance lines.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence; actuarial experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, U.S. Tax, Bermuda/E.B.S., and other solvency financial statements.

Skills

• Leadership: Strong potential and desire to lead and develop teams.
• Communication: Ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical audiences and communicate complex information clearly to senior executives.
• Project Management: Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and dedication to completing tasks thoroughly and on time, including under pressure.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to view the “big picture,” understand broad corporate impacts, and focus on company objectives.

AI Proficiency Expectations

At National Life Group, AI is used to enable human potential. All applicants are expected to:

• Leverage approved AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and impact of work.
• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
• Maintain accountability for accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life’s AI guiding principles.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.

Benefits

Your benefits start on day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s needs, including:

• Medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility).
• Paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Eligibility to participate in discretionary annual incentive programs.

Pay

Base pay range: $196,875 – $288,750 USD. The final salary may vary based on prior experience, education, current business needs, and market factors.