Jackson · 15 hours ago
Director, Investor Relations & Rating Agency Management
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expJackson National Life Insurance is seeking a Director, Investor Relations & Rating Agency Management to develop and communicate the company's strategy and financial performance to Rating Agencies. This role is critical in managing relationships with rating agencies and ensuring consistency in messaging, while also leading communication efforts and analyzing key industry metrics.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Represents Jackson with analysts and business managers of the rating agencies as the main point of contact. Develops that key relationship to protect Jackson’s financial strength and debt ratings
Leads preparation of key communication materials for annual rating agency and management meetings and is proactive with respect to any Jackson-related events that could impact rating agency views
Directs the newly established quarterly updates with each of the four rating agencies, producing presentation materials and preparing senior management with scripts and Q&As
Coordinates the preparation and delivery of responses to surveys and general inquiries from the rating agencies, working with various departments across Jackson, including Actuarial, ALM, Distribution, and Investment Accounting
Leads the process to produce and update methodology for internal models replicating the rating agency models. These are key models that the agencies use to assess Jackson’s capitalization, and a critical component of the overall financial strength rating
Develops in-depth knowledge of key drivers of the rating agencies and monitors changes to methodologies used to assess companies
Monitors peer ratings opinions and reports, any material unusual trends, or items to senior management
Monitors peer earnings reports, including all published materials and conference calls, and updates senior management on key trends and topics, in preparation for Jackson’s quarterly earnings results
Analyzes and communicates key competitor differences and comparative metrics to Jackson
Assists with the development of shareholder communication documents, including quarterly slides, Q&As, etc
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Finance related field required
8+ years of experience required within the financial services and/or life insurance industry required
Preferred
Investor relations and/or rating agency experience preferred
CPA or CFA preferred
Company
Jackson
Jackson is a financial services company dedicated to helping people pursue financial freedom for life.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Jackson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (6)
2023 (9)
2022 (7)
2021 (10)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
TPGAthene
2026-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2023-03-06Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2021-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
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Laura Prieskorn
Chief Executive Officer
Alison Reed
EVP, Head of Distribution
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-09
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Morningstar.com
2025-12-18
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