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F&G · 4 hours ago

Director, Business Delivery

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

F&G is a company that has been providing annuity and life insurance products since 1959. The Director, Business Delivery is responsible for leading the Business Analyst team, implementing industry-leading business analysis practices, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic initiatives across various business domains.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a clear vision and strategic direction for the Business Analyst team, aligning objectives with enterprise goals and business readiness priorities

Using industry leading best practices, install, champion and continuously improve business analysis competency and support for Retail, Shared Services, Finance, Liabilities and Investments

Demonstrate value and ROI of centralized analyst support to stakeholders

Ensure equitable resource allocation and prioritization across competing business demands

Develop and establish governance framework and performance metrics for shared services delivery

Lead organizational change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and business continuity

Serve as liaison between Retail, Shared Services, Finance, Liabilities and Investments and IT for business intent discussions

Establish quality assurance standards for business analysis deliverables

Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulation

Ensure business integration and readiness across all business initiatives, products, and processes for Retail, Shared Services, Finance, Liabilities and Investments

Oversee the development and maintenance of comprehensive business documentation and knowledge management systems

Lead, coach, and mentor the Business Analyst team, providing guidance on priorities, work pipeline management, and optimal team structure

Manage and develop team managers, providing director-level support and strategic oversight

Create professional growth plans, remove barriers, and advocate for team development opportunities

Foster an environment of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement where team members can succeed and thrive

Build and maintain a high-performing team capable of supporting diverse business needs

Oversee business analysis within multiple complex projects and initiatives simultaneously across the enterprise

Ensure requirements are accurately gathered, documented, and validated

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

Approve requirements documentation, business cases, and feasibility studies

Lead cross-functional team, coordinating business analysis activities across the delivery lifecycle

Ensure business requirements are clearly documented, validated, and translated into actionable deliverables

Oversee testing strategies, execution, and sign-off to ensure quality and compliance

Manage stakeholder expectations and communications throughout the delivery process

Facilitate alignment between business needs and technical capabilities

Qualification

Business analysis methodologiesProject delivery methodologiesFinancial services experienceTeam leadershipLife insurance knowledgeStakeholder managementData analysisChange leadershipMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborationNegotiation skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree (preferred in Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related technical field)

8+ years progressively more responsible experience in the financial services industry with a concentration on life insurance and annuity products

5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing business analyst teams

Life insurance and/or annuity product knowledge (preference for Indexed UL and Fixed Indexed Annuity experience)

Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies

Extensive experience with project delivery and product implementation methodologies

Strategic thinking, vision-setting, and executive presence with ability to influence across all organizational levels

Team building, talent development, and change leadership capabilities

Advanced business analysis methodologies (BABOK, Agile BA) including requirements gathering, documentation, testing strategy, and quality assurance

Process mapping, workflow optimization, data analysis, and metrics development

Cross-functional stakeholder management and proven project/program management experience

Business case development, ROI analysis, risk management, and mitigation strategies

Vendor and third-party relationship management with regulatory and compliance understanding

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience presenting to senior leadership

Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights with strong facilitation and negotiation skills

Results-oriented with high degree of cross-functional business insight

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

Strong organizational and time management skills with collaborative mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and business analysis tools

Strong business acumen with ability to understand enterprise-wide impacts and interdependencies

Regular and punctual attendance

Ability to travel up to 10% or Some travel required (less than 10%)

Benefits

Employee-centric flexible environment

In-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities

Company

F&G

Established in 1959, F&G is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers unique life insurance and annuity solutions to meet individual financial security needs through a national network of financial professionals.

Founded in 1959

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees