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Director, RIS Life Contracts and Compliance Join to apply for the Director, RIS Life Contracts and Compliance role at MetLife Director, RIS Life Contracts and Compliance 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director, RIS Life Contracts and Compliance role at MetLife Direct message the job poster from MetLife Talent Assessor - Allegis Global Solutions (MetLife) | HR, Recruiting, Interviewing | Building Relationships | Description and Requirements The Team You Will Join MetLife’s Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) business delivers innovative retirement and benefit funding solutions. RIS is part of MetLife’s U.S. Business and provides business-to-business retirement and benefit funding solutions in specialized financial and insurance markets. As a Director within the RIS Life Products organization, you will lead a team of subject matter experts responsible for the development, issuance, and governance of complex life insurance contracts and related documents. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep expertise in life insurance products and regulatory compliance. The Opportunity This role is for an experienced life insurance contract professional with demonstrated experience in contract development and negotiations, particularly with group life insurance focused on corporate and bank owned life insurance. The Director will have overall accountability within the RIS Life Products organization for facilitating contract development and issuance for MetLife Specialized Benefit Resources (SBR). This includes leading a team in the contract development for private placement, registered variable, and general account group contracts, including the issuance of Securities regulatory disclosure documents such as private placement offering memorandums and product prospectuses. The individual will also be expected to identify and implement improved processes and controls to enhance the contract framework. In addition, this Director will manage associates accountable for regulatory change management, business audits, non financial risk assessments and implementation of best practices across RIS Life Products for SBR and Post Retirement Benefit “PRB” products. The role will also have responsibility for the maintenance of policyholder forms. Success in this role requires strong insurance contract and regulatory knowledge and the ability to work within deadlines. The Director, RIS Life Products Contracts and Compliance will collaborate closely with Sales, Actuarial, Fund Management, Legal, Client Services and RIS Contracts in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard. How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities) Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for drafting and managing contracts, amendments, endorsements, private placement offering memoranda (PPOM), and letters of understanding (LOU) for COLI/BOLI and Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB) products. Oversee project management of contract-related initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Serve as the primary business liaison to the RIS Contracts team, ensuring alignment on product and compliance needs. Provide strategic guidance on regulatory developments and their impact on contract forms and business operations. Drive continuous improvement in contract processes, including digital transformation and automation initiatives. Maintain governance over the gold copy library of issued contracts and related documentation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including pricing/actuarial, sales, operations, legal, and client services to support new product ventures and customer needs. Ensure team adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, training, and technical excellence within the team. Manage associates accountable for regulatory change management, business audits, non-financial risk assessments, and implementation of best practices across RIS Life Products for SBR and PRB products. Maintain policyholder forms and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Partner with Sales, Actuarial, RIS Contract Filings, Legal, Client Services, Audit, and Risk Management to support business objectives. What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience. 8+ years of experience in life insurance contract development, legal, compliance, or related business functions. Deep knowledge of group and individual life insurance products (variable, universal, term). Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for life insurance contract filings. Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management tools (e.g., Nitro). Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels of the organization. In-depth understanding of corporate owned and bank owned life insurance contracts. Strong negotiating skills and experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills) Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams. Paralegal certification or legal background. Experience with non-qualified plan market, specifically COLI and BOLI Experience leading digital transformation or process improvement initiatives. Familiarity or experience with private placement life insurance products The salary range for applicants for this position is 126,300 to 168,000. Benefits We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! About MetLife Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For , MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us! MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. 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