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Director, Retirement Chief of Staff

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
Des Moines, Iowa, US
Full-time

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Job Summary

The Director, Retirement Chief of Staff supports the SVP, Head of Retirement Segment, with strategic planning and the execution of key initiatives and communications across the segment.

The Retirement Chief of Staff is also responsible for connecting and forming partnerships across departments including Retail Planning & Profitability Operations, IT, HR and other organizations to ensure clarity and alignment of strategic objectives and initiatives.

The Chief of Staff function is a critical role within our organization given the position's responsibility to enable and support the success of the Retirement Segment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works with Retirement Management Committee to develop the Retirement Segment vision and strategic roadmap
  • Monitor and track progress for key department initiatives
  • Liaise with key stakeholders to organize and assist in moving key initiatives forward.
  • Support and execute on the planning for offsite meetings, which includes :
  • Collecting all materials and ensuring cohesiveness and alignment to meeting / business objectives
  • Developing processes within the Retirement team to ensure timely follow-ups and thorough reviews of projects are captured.
  • Assist in preparing executive-level communication materials to enhance management and the execution of retirement business strategies.
  • Works effectively across diverse teams to foster long-term partnerships that are critical to organizational success.
  • Leverage internal sponsors of key initiatives to help eliminate roadblocks and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Member of the Retirement Management Committee
  • Identify, assess and advise on potential obstacles and make recommendations for re-prioritization of initiatives to ensure efficient execution.

Serve as a cross-functional advocate and voice relative to resource constraints and prioritization

Build and develop relationships at various levels in department for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness across functions.

Experience and Education Requirements

  • 8+ years of business experience, preferably from variety of diverse roles
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to lead through challenges.
  • Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on cross-functional communication.
  • Willingness to pivot when enterprise priorities shift

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Skilled at internal and external conflict resolution.
  • Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize tasks without supervision
  • Authentic, sincere, transparent style
  • Active listener, diplomatic and able to challenge the status quo, respectfully
  • Appropriate sense of urgency with high level of personal accountability
  • Microsoft : Excel, PPT, WORD, Teams

Other Requirements

  • Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
  • Regular and punctual attendance
  • Ability to travel up to 6 times per year within the United States

Additional Information

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.

During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment : F&G Careers

About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic.

We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1 Top Workplaces USA 2022 2023

2 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 2022

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