AVP, Product Compliance & State Filing - Retail Annuities

Alternate Locations: Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 74750

 

The Role at a Glance

The AVP, Product Compliance & State Filing provides leadership, direction and functional expertise to ensure strong product compliance and filing results for the Retail Annuities business. This individual will direct all phases of the product filing process, while leading a team of subject matter experts. This individual will also lead and support the development and implementation of Product Compliance and State Filing strategy, policies, procedures and controls.

What you'll be doing

• Direct the execution of activity necessary to expedite state product approvals, to include negotiations with regulatory authorities, discussions with outside counsel and/or consulting firms
• Ensure that top talent is hired, and talent is developed
• Assess and communicate the impact of industry and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with senior management and other internal stakeholders to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future product compliance and filing strategies for Retail Annuities.
• Identify and direct strategic process improvements that can reduce workloads, improve productivity and/or improve quality across the team and organization
• Develop/direct product compliance strategy, policies, procedures and controls to comply with state regulatory requirements

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

• 10+ years of product compliance and state filing experience in the insurance industry
• Broad and deep knowledge of individual annuities
• Comprehensive understanding of Product Development, management and implementation processes
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex concepts and communicate clearly, simply, and effectively
• 4 Year/Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are expected to be accepted through August 31, 2025, subject to an earlier closure date.  

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits

• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

• Tuition assistance program

• Work arrangements that work for you

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

 

The pay range for this position is $125,800 - $229,100 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

 

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

 

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