Job Requisition ID:90766
Location Designation:Fully Remote
New York Life is seeking a highly qualified individual to be an Underwriting Product Owner for ALIP - New York Life's new user interface platform. This individual will work with colleagues at all levels across functional lines as well as New York Life's technology and vendor partners. This position requires someone with strong decision-making ability, the willingness and capability to effectively work collaboratively with others, and an entrepreneurial drive to execute on both day-to-day priorities and longer-term goals. Underwriting experience is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Product ownership of ALIP for executing implementation, expansion, and platform enhancements
Accountable for requirements and design on all features provided to vendor, grooming backlog of change requests/enhancements and prioritization.
Point of contact for our internal business partners for their needs, requests of enhancements and general program inquiries.
Partner with the Production Support team to assess Incidents.
Communicate to our business partners on platform enhancements, release updates, training needs, procedural updates and critical reminders.
Collaborate effectively on delivering results with partners and stakeholders in Underwriting, Quality Control, Vendor Mangement, Technology and external vendors.
Coordinate with testing leads on test deployment of features and provide guidance on overall testing approach.
Ensure significant risks to delivery and functionality are appropriately identified.
Ability to successfully navigate change management in a large and complex organization setting.
Coordinate with PMs on action items and deliverables
Contribute to the building and maintenance of project roadmaps.
Experience/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; underwriting designations FLMI, RHU, FALU not required, but helpful
5-10 yearsexperience; Minimum of 5-7 years life new business and/or underwriting experience
Experience with automated underwriting rules engines not required but a plus
Strong communication (written and oral) skills, including drafting and presenting documents to senior management and other stakeholders
Strong business acumen and execution skills
Knowledge of program tools such as JIRA, PractiTest, DynaTrace preferred
Willingness to take prudent risks based on best information available
Experience developing, documenting and implementing project plans
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of seniority on cross functional teams, as well as work individually
Ability to meet targets and deadlines
Pay Transparency
Salary Range:$107,500-$182,500
Overtime eligible:Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes
Sales bonus eligible:No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by theFoundation.We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
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Job Requisition ID:90766