Finance Director

This job is with Allianz Commercial, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission - we secure your future - and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting equality in our communities.

This role provides strategic, consultative support to sales leadership and other key stakeholders. Responsible for leading projects to significantly improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the sales force in high net worth markets. Develops and implements advanced strategies, high net worth initiatives, and programs intended to achieve top and bottom-line business results and overall business unit goals. Ensures alignment with current company goals and policies. May provide work direction to other team members.

What you do:

• Premium Finance Assurance & Strategic Project Leadership - Lead cross-functional projects focused on improving sales operational processes and outcomes. Administer the Premium Finance Assurance function, including strict adherence to program rules, vendor consideration/approvals, field communications, individual case evaluation, pre- and post-issue audit activity, and reporting. Provide strategic, consultative support to sales leadership and other key stakeholders related to advanced strategies, initiatives, and programs intended to achieve top and bottom-line business results and overall business unit goals.
• High Net Worth Programs & Distribution Representation - Lead the development and implementation of High Net Worth sales programs, including coordination of distribution, marketing, and enterprise operations. Represent Distribution in various meetings and initiatives, ensuring that appropriate decisions are made and effectively communicated. Ensure alignment with Distribution-specific and company-specific goals and policies.
• Industry Awareness & Stakeholder Relationships - Stay apprised of the industry landscape and emerging trends. Recommend changes to applicable programs as necessary. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI).

What you bring:

• 8-10 years' experience required: Relevant work experience with at least 6-7 years annuity and life industry experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Four-year degree required or equivalent work experience
• Life and Health Insurance license required
• 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: $140,000 - $220,000

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. 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. This role is also eligible for a variable compensation program. The actual variable compensation earned is driven by assigned territory and individual sales performance.

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. 

101941 | Sales & Distribution | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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