Managing Director, Defined Contributions
at Global Atlantic Financial Group
Multiple Office Locations
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.
We are looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.
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Position Summary
The Managing Director, Head of Defined Contribution will lead the defined contribution strategic initiative for both Global Atlantic Financial Group and KKR. The successful candidate will report directly to Global Atlantic’s Co-President and will also have dotted line reporting responsibility to KKR’s Global Chief Operating Officer for Global Wealth Solutions. An important component of the role will be effective collaboration and communication across both organizations to understand our insurance and alternative asset management businesses and solutions. As such, knowledge the insurance, alternative investments and defined contribution markets is critical for success.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategy, research & education, communication and the overall execution of this initiative. This individual will have a demonstrated ability to think both creatively and strategically. They will be counted on to provide experience, industry insights, and thought leadership in this critical new market.
Job Duties
- Directly partner with key leaders across both organizations to define, evaluate, and recommend specific growth opportunities within Defined Contribution.
- Execute on existing opportunities and define the strategy for future Defined Contribution market expansion including collaborating with key internal and external partners on critical existing relationships.
- Develop framework including vision value and organizational structure to operationalize new strategies.
- Responsible for full organizational and financial evaluation of strategic scenarios including financial modeling, benefit estimation, organizational design implications, business structure, and execution frameworks.
- Build out team based on defined value delivery.
- Responsible for the development and execution of a multi-year financial strategic plan which includes measurable metrics of success such as revenue growth, profitability improvements, and overall efficiency.
- Develop materials and lead executive reviews of critical strategy alternatives and outcomes, including CEO and Board-level presentations.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively, strategically and educate/motivate potential buyers to partner on new product.
- Creative thinker who has demonstrated the ability to apply that creativity to new products and markets.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead new business lines and seamlessly navigate highly matrixed organizations.
- Experience leading Defined Contribution strategy development, financial analysis, digital delivery, and product innovation.
- Substantial leadership and sales experience and relationships across both intermediary and institutional asset management distribution channels.
- Substantial experience and knowledge of the insurance, asset management and retirement industries.
- History of designing and delivering innovative solutions in products, digital, operations, or alternative areas of financial services industry.
- Track record of product innovation, solution selling and raising assets in the investment management marketplace for Institutional and Intermediary Investment-Only Defined Contributions (“IODC”).
- Detailed understanding of vehicles, legal and other regulatory, structures, and unique investment requirements of managing registered and unregistered Defined Contribution assets.
- Expert communication skills and ability to influence senior most levels of the organization.
- A demonstrated ability to align internal and external resources to partner for successful outcomes. This includes building the operational infrastructure to have a successful business model.
- Experience and ability to work with operating committees and boards to inform and promote.
- The ability to coach, mentor and share knowledge with others in the organization.
- Experience designing large-scale business cases and successful implementation strategy.
- Demonstrated business unit financial planning and modeling expertise.
- Experience in M&A is desired but not required.
Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs.
We are active in our communities-
- New York: StreetWise Partners, Covenant House, Partnership for New York City, City Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Billion Oyster Project
- Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Boston’s Healthcare for the Homeless, Thompson Island Outward Bound, Rosie’s Place, Catie’s Closet, Project Bread, Rise Against Hunger, Space to Thrive
- Hartford: Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, Oliver’s Pajama, United Way
- Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Batesville: So Loved Ripley County Foster Closet, Safe Passage Family Shelter, YES Home Juvenile Rehabilitation, Ripley County Community Foundation
- Des Moines: United Way of Central Iowa, Meals from the Heartland, Junior Achievement, Math Motivators, Bidwell Riverside, Orchard Place, Knock and Drop
- Berwyn/Wayne: Habitat for Humanity, Chester County Food Bank, Surrey Services, For Pete’s Sake Respite
- Bermuda: Keep Bermuda Beautiful, Center Against Abuse, Truck Island Nature Reserve, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family.
Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any protected status, please email benefits@gafg.com .
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