Allianz Life Insurance

Senior Business Configuration Manager | Hybrid

Allianz Life Insurance$100K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in ALIP or similar business configuration platforms
  • 5-7 years leading business or IT solution delivery
  • 4-year degree in technical or related field
  • Strong communication and expectation management skills
  • Deep understanding of life and annuity insurance processes
  • Self-directed problem solver
  • Preferred project and technology certifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of new product features and workflows
  • Manage business and technical staff to address complex problems
  • Drive continuous process improvements for quality and speed
  • Coach and develop team members
  • Effectively communicate issues and risks to stakeholders
  • Support Agile development in projects
  • Lead department initiatives involving technology and process improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan retirement program
  • Generous annual paid leave and 401(k) company match
  • Access to award-winning campus amenities
  • Inclusive culture facilitated by Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
The ALIP Configuration team within the Actuarial department is responsible for the successful implementation of critical processes and calculations in our policy administration system. As the Business Configuration Manager, you will provide oversight over the design, development and implementation of business processes within ALIP (Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform) related to the configuration of insurance/annuity products. You will work across product, enterprise operations, and IT teams to ensure project success. This role will manage and continually develop a staff of direct reports to meet the evolving business needs. You will also establish and maintain a close working relationship with leaders to ensure best practices, policies, procedures and tools meet the strategic needs of the capability. You will report to the Director Product Configuration.

What you do:
  • Lead the design, development and implementation of admin system functionality for:
    • New products and features
    • Business rules and workflows
    • UI screens and pages
  • Provide leadership to a team of business and technical staff to solve complex problems considering required business functionality, sustainability and scalability of solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement to team standards and process focused on delivery quality and speed.
  • Coach and develop talent within the team
  • Communicate effectively of issues, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders
  • Supports the Agile development framework and integration into Allianz Life projects
  • Supports and leads department initiatives, including process improvement, technology roadmap development, cross-organization collaboration, and other duties
  • Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)


What you bring:
  • 3-5 years of experience required: ALIP or business configuration platforms implementing enterprise solutions
  • 5-7 years of experience required: Leading and directing business or IT solution delivery
  • 4 year degree required: Four year degree in technical discipline, engineering, business, Actuarial science, mathematics, physics, economics or related field; or equivalent experience
  • Proven expertise in communication and expectation management.
  • Deep understanding of annuity and life insurance functional areas from New Business to Post Issue covering the entire lifecycle of a policy.
  • Self-directed problem solver who asks insightful questions to get to root causes.
  • Technology, business and project certifications preferred
  • You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.


Job posting range: $100,000 - $150,500

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive program. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we're proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement program, generous annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that is fair, caring, and inclusive. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we're routinely recognized as a top workplace employer. For additional information regarding What It's Like To Work Here | Allianz Life.

103662 | Actuarial | Management | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Life Insurance

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a leading provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals. The company is part of Allianz SE, a global financial services company that is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America was founded in 1896 and has been providing financial protection and retirement solutions to Americans for over 125 years. The company has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability, and has been recognized for its efforts in these areas. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz SE.
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