MetLife · 21 hours ago
Contract Development Consultant, Annuities
New York, United States
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expMetLife is a leading financial services company dedicated to helping individuals and institutions create a more confident future. The Contract Development Consultant, Annuities role is responsible for ensuring that annuity contracts accurately reflect MetLife’s commitments and comply with regulatory requirements while collaborating with various internal teams to develop and file relevant documents.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Prepare complex and detailed documentation including proposals, commitment agreements, annuity contracts, and annuity certificates for prospective pension risk transfer opportunities in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
Prepare documentation for state insurance regulatory filings, timely and accurately respond to insurance regulators’ questions and requests and negotiate approvals with state insurance departments for complex annuity products
Draft and coordinate the development of separate account memos of operation filed with state insurance regulators
Facilitate state insurance department and Interstate Insurance Compact regulatory filings using the SERFF electronic filing system and abide by RIS recordkeeping requirements
Develop and issue forms for complex annuity contracts to support new and existing annuities products within RIS. Maintain forms to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Assist in the analysis of proposed and enacted laws and regulations to identify required compliance activities
Perform due diligence in analysis of critical new product ventures and effectively communicate implications to stakeholders
Participate in complex non-standard assignments and devise targeted solutions
Expertly collaborate with various internal MetLife departments and ensure efforts are coordinated to achieve common objectives
Research and respond to internal business partner questions regarding contract features and compliance
Assist with cross-functional projects and special initiatives requiring project management skills, as required
Support the adoption and utilization of the contracts management platform Icertis
Provide support to other RIS Contracts teams, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years relevant experience - or equivalent business experience of 4+ years
Competent level contract knowledge and technical writing skills
Knowledge of annuities business (particularly pension risk transfer, institutional income annuities and/or structured settlements), qualified defined benefit plans, qualified defined contribution plans and/or ERISA
Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills with attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
Self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal relationship skills to maintain positive working relationships with peers, leaders and business partners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage constructively with associates of various disciplines and levels as well as with state insurance department regulators
Solutions-oriented and customer focused
Strong interest in identifying and researching opportunities for continuous improvement, including digital/automated business solutions, integrating technology and process improvements
Willingness to learn and develop skills across a multi-disciplined contracts team and share knowledge as appropriate
Proficient in Microsoft Office, e.g., Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and Teams
Preferred
5+ years of contract development, compliance, legal or relevant business experience
JD, MBA or Finance degree
Understanding of the insurance industry and product lines
Knowledge of the regulatory requirements and procedures for the development and filing of compliant contract forms associated with annuities business
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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