Associate Director, Technology Solutions [United States]

 

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: We support US virtual working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

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The Opportunity:

The Distribution Digital Center of Excellence team is responsible for the BenTech partnership strategy at Sun Life. This role will support the distribution organization in the pre-sale technology solutioning of prospective group benefit clients and renewals of existing clients. They will work with Employee Benefit Reps and broker partners to determine the right client fit for connectivity, insurance products and platforms. This will include demoing our capabilities. They will also work with select brokers technology teams to promote Sun Life Benefit Technology.

How you will contribute:

• Provide in depth technical and operational expertise of benefits technology platform

• Advise, guide, and support Sun Life’s EBRs & Client Managers to enable the sale of digital as a product

• Support the roll-out of new benefits technology programs and relationship

• Develop business relationships with technology centers & experts with our top national and regional brokers to communicate and align digital strategies

• Promote Sun Life's capabilities and positioning of our BenTech value proposition

• Maintain awareness of competitive issues, trends, and opportunities in the marketplace

• Identify training opportunities and provide input into the development of training programs

• Act as a liaison with all internal Sun Life’s departments (e.g., Product, Distribution, Underwriting, Customer Service Delivery, Marketing, & Training) to ensure end to end process success, provide subject matter expertise, and develop recommendations to improve integrated service models with third party benefits technology

What you will bring with you:

• Relationship management skills: demonstrated ability to build and foster productive and healthy relationships with both digital platform partners as well as internal sales and home office partners

• Drive, self-motivation, a consultative nature and be a great problem solver

• Knowledge of the Group Benefits Insurtech marketplace and emerging trends and Clients needs

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal departments to oversee partnership operational connections

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people

• Experience in Group Benefit and Absence products preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Excellent story telling skills to share the digital strategy with stakeholders and SL leadership team

• Bachelors’ degree required

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the Insurtech space either at a carrier, broker, or platform

• Collaborative and comfortable navigating in cross functional organizations with matrixed accountabilities

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.

• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:

• Southern region: $116,800 - $175,200 annually

• Central region: $123,200 - $184,800 annually

• Northern region: $131,700 - $197,500 annually

If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $111,500 - $167,300 annually

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $131,700 - $197,500 annually.

If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $123,200 - $184,800 annually.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.

Job Category:

Product

Posting End Date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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