Genworth Financial, Inc

Business Process Improvement Specialist

Genworth Financial, Inc$68K — $103K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum two years of Life product experience.
  • At least two years of project leadership or facilitation experience.
  • Results-oriented mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent collaboration skills across teams.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce errors and enhance efficiency.
  • Coordinate operational support for life insurance projects with third-party administrators.
  • Analyze quality audit results and provide actionable feedback for performance improvement.
  • Manage supplier initiatives and track deliverables effectively.
  • Partner with leadership to define business strategy and translate it into project plans.
  • Drive compliance and regulatory completion by monitoring progress and accountability.
  • Gather necessary documentation and data for legal case support.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
  • Fully funded employer-directed retirement savings account
  • Generous Paid Time Off including holidays and volunteer leave
  • Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment support
  • Wellness support and gym membership reimbursement
  • Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Business Process Improvement Specialist

POSITION LOCATION
This position is available to remote applicants residing in states/locations under Eastern or Central Standard Time: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia or Wisconsin.

* A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days would be required if you reside within 50 miles of a Genworth | CareScout office. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

YOUR ROLE
As an Operations team member, you'll play a crucial role in delivering world-class customer service and capabilities to our policyholders-now and in the future. As a Business Process Improvement Specialist, you will lead cross-functional efforts that improve the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of Life insurance operations. You will help turn business priorities into actionable plans, strengthen partnerships with third-party administrators and suppliers, and drive progress across process, system, compliance, and regulatory initiatives. Your ability to analyze challenges, align stakeholders, and move complex work forward will directly support stronger business outcomes and the experience we deliver to our policyholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Lead process improvement, system modification, and upgrade initiatives to reduce processing errors, improve controls, and strengthen operational efficiency.
  • Lead and coordinate operational support for life insurance projects working with third party administrators, including disbursement approvals, issue resolution, semi-annual supplier audit activities and processing guidance
  • Analyze quality audit results and provide clear, actionable feedback to team leadership and outsource vendors to support performance improvement.
  • Manage supplier initiatives by supporting relationship management activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely follow-up on open items
  • Partner with leadership to understand business strategy, define tactical and strategic requirements, and translate priorities into actionable project plans.
  • Drive completion of life-related compliance, legislative, and regulatory items by monitoring progress, escalating barriers, and maintaining accountability across stakeholders.
  • Coordinate support for legal cases by gathering data, documents, product information, processing details, and research needed to meet case requirements.


WHAT YOU BRING
  • Bachelor's degree, or four years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of two years of Life product experience.
  • Minimum of two years of experience leading or facilitating projects.
  • Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver against objectives.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to build productive working relationships across teams.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback professionally and use feedback to support positive change.


NICE TO HAVE
  • Familiarity with Agile, Six-Sigma, CAPM and/or Project Management Certifications
  • Experience in Risk, Compliance, or Project Management
  • Experience implementing organizational process improvements


COMPENSATION

National Range: $68,900 to $103,000

High-Cost Range (includes New York): $86,100 to $129,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

ADDITIONAL

  • This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & WELL-BEING
Genworth|CareScout employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.

  • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
  • Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
  • Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
  • Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
  • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
  • Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

About Genworth Financial, Inc

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 insurance holding company dedicated to helping people secure their financial lives, families, and futures. Genworth has leadership positions in offerings that assist consumers in protecting themselves, investing for the future, and planning for retirement. In addition, the company is a global leader in managing mortgage default risk. Genworth’s Global Mortgage Insurance Division works with lender partners, regulators, and policy leaders to help more people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership. In doing so, it promotes stronger and more sustainable communities around the world. By combining its global experience in mortgage guarantees with technology and service leadership, Genworth delivers innovation to the housing marketplace.

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Learn more about Genworth Financial, Inc
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
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