VP, Executive Benefits & PPLI

VP, Executive Benefits & PPLI

This position provides strategic leadership to achieve key business objectives for the Executive Benefits (EB ie, COLI/BOLI) and private placement life insurance (PPLI) lines of business. They will lead a team of product, pricing, and operational experts who partner closely with distribution, investments, and administration teams. They will contribute insights related to the BOLI/COLI and PPLI marketplaces, product designs, regulations, and investments. They will play a key role in developing the overall Life business strategy and provide highly specialized expertise to senior stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

• Provides thought leadership and advises senior management on EB and PPLI concepts, objectives, strategies, and risks.
• Ensures the compiling and analyzing of key performance indicators and metrics for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Develops and manages the overall departmental budget for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders as they relate to EB and PPLI strategies.
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with executive/senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
• Leads the identification, development, and implementation of strategic process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across the team, business unit, and/or the organization for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Leads and enhances PPLI growth strategy and EB initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Provides training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members and gives honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent.
• Ensures top talent is hired and retained for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Leads, establishes and implements priorities, performance goals and objectives to achieve key business results for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Oversees the identification, mitigation, and resolution of financial risks related to the activities of their assigned areas of responsibility by managing a pricing team and working with other corporate actuarial teams.
• Shapes strategies addressing highly complex activities, issues, and concerns within the EB and PPLI product space, ensuring solutions support long term profitability.

What we're looking for:

Must-Haves:

• 12+ Years experience in actuarial science and/or life insurance experience directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this position.
• 5+ Years of senior management experience in a large complex organization including influencing senior management and critical stakeholder responsibility.
• Experience directly related to Private Placement investments within Life Insurance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Actuarial life product experience required; BOLI/COLI experience preferred.

Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted through May, 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

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 $161,000 - $292,800 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. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.