AVP Competitive Intelligence LFN

Company: Clevelcrossing
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Alternate Locations: US Northeast; US Southeast

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Hiring Manager: Edward Walters

Level: P5

Requisition #: 69739

The Role at a Glance:

The AVP, Competitive Intelligence will hold primary responsibility for the strategic direction and implementation of all competitive intelligence activities in their area of responsibility. The role will lead a team in gaining comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of insurance market sub-segments, including product changes, marketing programs, distribution strategy, etc. This role will engage with a broad network of industry-wide contacts to gain advance knowledge of industry activity to recognize, interpret, and advise on trends.

What you'll be doing:


Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
Identifies and directs strategic process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit.
Directs/executes approved strategy decisions and contributes to strategy creation.
Provides strategic leadership and vision around innovative approaches to gather, maintain, disseminate and effectively leverage competitive information.
Leads a team to conduct extensive research and develop full knowledge of key complex products/issues both within Lincoln and across the industry.
Provides subject matter expertise to team to recognize trends in competitor actions and interpret competitors' motives and strategies.
Develops strategic recommendations and contributes thought leadership to drive actions (product development, business development, market participation) that advance Lincoln's overarching strategy and business goals.
Develops strong relationships with internal stakeholders to fully understand and support Lincoln's positioning in the marketplace.
Communicates and presents critical information regarding competitive intelligence and marketplace activity to senior leadership and key stakeholders throughout the organization to facilitate strategic conversations and decisions.
Directs the effective implementation, integration and execution of strategic and tactical initiatives.
Develops and maintains a robust network of external contacts and resources for information gathering.
Ensures team meets all objectives pertaining to quality, compliance, regulations, productivity, customer service, budget and project management.
Maintains effective internal operational controls for their area of responsibility to ensure accuracy of reported results.
Fosters a culture of open dialogue on workplace issues with the team to maintain high morale.
Determines team alignment based on product lines.
Establishes and monitors policies, programs and methods and ensures standards are maintained.
Provides coaching to team members and other internal stakeholders.
Effectively organizes work and processes for team including: workflow patterns, performance standards, delineation of duties/responsibilities, suitable staffing, appropriate supervision, and systems to ensure timely communication of information.
Maintains knowledge of relevant regulatory and legislative environment to ensure new developments are incorporated and addressed in future strategies.
Ensures that top talent is hired and retained.
Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as required.


What we're looking for:

Must-Haves:


10 Years of experience in insurance management and/or competitive analysis
3 - 5 Years managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed, and logical discussions/presentations.
Demonstrates ability to communicate knowledgeably and credibly with senior management and internal constituents.
Confident, comfortable communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Write and edit business reports and correspondence, product analysis, marketing material and web content.
Ability to think critically, analyze information and to evaluate the implications of a course of action or solution.
Ability to evaluate trends in data or information.
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement processes improvements.
Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.
Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge and experience with HTML/XML web administration and web posting and email marketing tools.
Knowledge of Life Insurance illustration systems, both administering and using as a bench marketing tool.


What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for YOU:


A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits (**** Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
Effective productivity/technology tools and training


Work Arrangement

Hybrid/Office : Employees will work in a Lincoln office on average more days per week.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas - Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection - focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer's lifestyles and retirement outcomes.

Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021.

Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine as well as one of Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees' futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive (**** environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/**** .

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