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SVP, Head of Distribution – Wealth Management Technology
Prosperity Life. Define and execute the technology strategy supporting insurance distribution, agent enablement, wholesaler and sales team productivity, and the new business journey from agent sign-on through first policy issuance .
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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology strategy and platform transformations within the insurance and wealth management sectors, focusing on advisor distribution, digital client experiences, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and manage strategic vendor relationships while driving innovation through cloud technologies and intelligent automation.
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Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute the technology strategy supporting insurance distribution, agent enablement, wholesaler and sales team productivity, and the new business journey from agent sign-on through first policy issuance
- Develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives, distribution growth plans, regulatory requirements, and experience priorities
- Advise executive leadership on technology investments, platform choices, delivery risks, operating models, and priorities
- Build, develop, and lead high-performing technology teams
- Own platforms supporting agent recruitment, digital sign-on, onboarding, contracting, licensing verification, appointments, and ongoing eligibility to sell
- Lead agent portal and digital workstation capabilities covering product information, illustrations, applications, onboarding requirements, case status, commission statements, and servicing tools
- Own wholesaler CRM and sales team technology for relationship management, territory and activity management, opportunity pipelines, sales enablement, and production reporting
- Oversee commission technology for agent hierarchies, compensation schedules, calculation, payment, reconciliation, and reporting
- Lead illustrations and electronic new business application technology, including quoting, data capture and validation, electronic signatures, suitability and best-interest workflows, and submission to new business systems
- Connect application intake, underwriting integrations, requirements tracking, funding, and policy administration handoffs to support straight-through processing and first policy issuance
- Own partner integrations with agencies, independent marketing organizations, banks, broker-dealers, and technology providers
- Support wealth management capabilities including financial planning, account opening, custodian connectivity, investment management, and client reporting
- Drive platform modernization through cloud technologies, API-based architectures, reusable services, data integration, and modern digital capabilities
- Identify and deliver AI, automation, and intelligent-agent opportunities
- Advance straight-through processing, intelligent workflow, and analytics across the agent-to-issue journey
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Data, Information Security, and Risk leaders on standards and controls
- Manage strategic relationships with distribution technology vendors, implementation and integration partners, insurance and fintech providers, custodians, and outsourced delivery organizations
- Establish product delivery, release management, environment governance, operational readiness, production support, and service-management practices
- Ensure resilience, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory compliance, business continuity, and records-management requirements
- Establish performance measures for onboarding, application completion, policy issuance, commission accuracy, CRM and portal adoption, delivery quality, service levels, risk management, and cost effectiveness
- Partner with Distribution, Sales, Agent Services, New Business Operations, Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Marketing, Finance, Wealth Management, Data, and Technology
- Communicate strategy, roadmaps, investment needs, progress, dependencies, and risks to senior and executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional decisions and enterprise initiatives involving platform integration, cloud transformation, AI adoption, data modernization, and business growth
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of progressive technology experience, including significant leadership responsibility within wealth management, insurance, financial services, fintech, or advisor distribution
- Proven success leading large-scale platform transformations involving advisor technology, wealth management systems, CRM, new business processing, policy administration, account opening, or client servicing
- Deep understanding of advisor distribution, wealth management operations, insurance sales and servicing processes, onboarding, licensing, commissions, and digital client experiences
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling advisor-centric wealth management platforms and integrating investment, insurance, and financial planning technologies into a unified experience
- Strong expertise in cloud-based platforms, API-driven integration, modern digital experiences, enterprise architecture, and complex technology ecosystems
- Experience managing strategic vendors, implementation partners, custodians, fintech providers, and outsourced delivery models
- Experience applying AI, intelligent automation, workflow technology, and data capabilities to improve business and client outcomes
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy, resiliency, regulatory, and risk-management expectations within a highly regulated environment
- Exceptional executive presence, leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and execution skills
- Ability to lead through ambiguity, balance strategy with hands-on execution, and travel for business as needed
- Technical knowledge of wealth management platforms, advisor workstations, CRM, financial planning, portfolio management, trading, rebalancing, and performance reporting technologies
- Technical knowledge of insurance illustrations, e-application, underwriting, new business, policy administration, commissions, and servicing platforms
- Knowledge of digital advisor and client portals, omnichannel experiences, workflow, and intelligent automation
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, API-based integration, event-driven architecture, data integration, and modern enterprise technology ecosystems
- Knowledge of product delivery, release management, environment governance, operational readiness, production support, and service management
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, resiliency, business continuity, and technology risk controls
Benefits
Comp & perks- A collaborative, inclusive environment that values authenticity, accountability, and partnership
- The opportunity to join the company at an exciting stage of growth, where colleagues are empowered to build what’s next
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSA
- 401(k) company match
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Remote/hybrid work arrangement