MetLife

In addition, this Director will manage associates accountable for regulatory change management, business audits, non financial risk assessments and implementation of best practices across RIS Life Products for SBR and Post Retirement Benefit “PRB” products.  The role will also have responsibility for the maintenance of policyholder forms.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for drafting and managing contracts, amendments, endorsements, private placement offering memoranda (PPOM), and letters of understanding (LOU) for COLI/BOLI and Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB) products.
• Oversee project management of contract-related initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Serve as the primary business liaison to the RIS Contracts team, ensuring alignment on product and compliance needs.
  Provide strategic guidance on regulatory developments and their impact on contract forms and business operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract processes, including digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Maintain governance over the gold copy library of issued contracts and related documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including pricing/actuarial, sales, operations, legal, and client services to support new product ventures and customer needs.
• Ensure team adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, training, and technical excellence within the team.
• Manage associates accountable for regulatory change management, business audits, non-financial risk assessments, and implementation of best practices across RIS Life Products for SBR and PRB products.
• Maintain policyholder forms and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with Sales, Actuarial, RIS Contract Filings, Legal, Client Services, Audit, and Risk Management to support business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience.

• 8+ years of experience in life insurance contract development, legal, compliance, or related business functions.

• Deep knowledge of group and individual life insurance products (variable, universal, term).

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for life insurance contract filings.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management tools (e.g., Nitro).

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels of the organization.

• In-depth understanding of corporate owned and bank owned life insurance contracts.

• Strong negotiating skills and experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.