[Hiring] VP Advanced Markets @Careers Mutual Of Omaha

Role Description

The VP, Advanced Markets provides strategic leadership for Advanced Markets, Competitive Intelligence, and Advisor Solutions across Retail Solutions and Life Insurance Solutions. Drives the development of market-informed strategies, advisor resources, planning concepts, and business solutions that strengthen advisor capabilities, enhance client outcomes, improve competitive positioning, and support profitable sales growth across distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the advanced markets and competitive intelligence strategy for Retail Solutions and Life Insurance Solutions by monitoring industry trends, legislative developments, economic conditions, consumer needs, product innovation, and competitor activity.
• Provides strategic leadership in the creation and delivery of advanced sales concepts, planning strategies, and advisor solutions related to estate planning, business insurance, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and other complex financial needs.
• Leads the development of advisor-facing resources, including planning tools, calculators, presentations, sales concepts, and digital solutions.
• Partners closely with Product Development, Distribution, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Operations leaders to identify emerging market opportunities.
• Serves as the organization's recognized expert and thought leader on advanced markets concepts and industry developments.
• Leads the evaluation and application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve advisor effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Provides leadership and direction for the Advanced Markets organization by developing talent and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Develops, manages, and maintains an engaged and accountable workforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in advanced markets, financial services, insurance distribution, product strategy, sales support, wealth planning, or a related discipline.
• Deep expertise in estate planning, business insurance, retirement planning, wealth transfer strategies, and advanced sales concepts.
• Demonstrated success leading advanced markets, competitive intelligence, product support, advisor solutions, or related functions.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and market assessment capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop innovative advisor tools, training programs, thought leadership, and sales resources.
• Promotes a collaborative culture, values different ideas and opinions, and listens courageously.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Able to travel approximately 35% annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD, CLU, and ChFC industry designations preferred.

Benefits

• Estimated Salary: $158,000 - $213,250, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.