Ld Dir, Underwriting

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a specialized team responsible for the effective execution of contract management obligations
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, approval, execution, and renewal
• Ensure proper documentation, execution, and handoff of contracts across internal stakeholders
• Establish and enforce contract governance processes, documentation standards, and approval workflows
• Track contract status, performance, and closure metrics to ensure accountability
• Monitor ongoing compliance with contractual obligations and performance guarantees

Contract Strategy & Negotiation

• Lead the development and execution of contract strategies across clients, vendors, and/or providers
• Negotiate complex contract terms, including financial arrangements, performance guarantees, service level agreements, and the RTN process
• Drive strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Underwriting, Legal, Finance, Proposals, and Consultant Relations
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure contracts optimize cost, mitigate risk, align with business objectives, and are executed properly
• Enhance organizational processes through the use of best practices and the latest tools
• Anticipate customer needs while negotiating with tact and diplomacy

Financial & Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate contractual risk exposure (financial, legal, operational)
• Ensure all contracts meet legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements, including development of non-standard language in partnership with Legal
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling tied to contract outcomes
• Resolve process gaps across contracting, finance, and operational workflows