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The A&H Business Development Manager will play a critical role in developing and executing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and drive market expansion within the Pacific North region for retail products (Business Travel Accident, Scholastic, Participant Accident). This position involves collaborating with the regional underwriting team and manager, nurturing internal and external stakeholder relationships, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in sales and a deep understanding of the insurance industry.

Job Description:

• Responsible for generating new business leads, building relationships, and promoting various A&H insurance products and services in partnership with Regional A&H Manager and underwriting team.
• Develop and implement strategic sales and distribution plans to achieve sales targets, maximize revenue, build robust and adequate pipeline to achieve plan and expand our market presence in the A&H marketplace and across Chubb clients.
• Regular and routine reporting on pipeline, target progression and sales metrics.
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging trends, and potential clients to develop effective sales strategies and enhance our competitive edge.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, brokers, and insurance partners, to foster mutual trust and ensure successful collaborations.
• Coordinate with Underwriting to develop and communicate client proposals, negotiating terms, and closing high-value contracts, ensuring timely communication.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Underwriting, Claims, Regional Distribution and Marketing, to ensure seamless communication and alignment of business objectives, leveraging cross-functional resources to achieve sales targets.
• Stay updated with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting the insurance space, and share related insights with the team to further strengthen our market position.
• Prepare and present strategic sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement, growth potential, and sales performance metrics.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and systems to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and maximize overall efficiency.
• Uphold the company's values and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing insurance sales operations.
• Build a positive and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and a customer-centric approach within the sales team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful sales activity in the insurance industry, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant sales experience.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, services, and market trends, including a comprehensive understanding of underwriting and claims processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, achieve revenue targets, and drive business growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset, with the capability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to drive sales performance.
• Proactive and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Existing network and contacts within the insurance industry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in relevant sales software and Microsoft Office Suite.

The pay range for the role is $93,700 to $159,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website.

Ada Infrastructure is a part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes.

We are a global data center business grounded in sustainability, safety, and security. With a world-class team of industry leaders and the resources of Ares Management Ada Infrastructure is executing on our mission to lead the world in sustainable digital infrastructure that drives customer success and social benefit.

The Development Manager for North America leads data center sites from Letter of Intent through entitlements and permitting, preparing sites for handoff to the delivery team. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and coordination skills to guide internal and external experts, mitigate risks, manage budgets, and maintain schedules. The ideal candidate has a developer background, experience managing BTS and Spec developments, and the ability to navigate multiple customer requests and development pathways at once. They must manage projects with flexible strategies, using input from SMEs to deliver the highest and best value for each site.

• Lead site development from Letter of Intent through permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals.
• Lead site due diligence in both desktop and detailed formats to support site acquisitions.
• Coordinate with municipalities, permitting agencies, utilities, and consultants to secure required approvals.
• Consolidate input from technical experts and stakeholders to track project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and maintain compliance with schedules and budgets.
• Oversee environmental assessments, land use studies, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Ensure sites meet organizational criteria for power, fiber, water, access, and constructability prior to handoff.
• Conduct initial site reviews to assess feasibility, including zoning, land use, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations on site viability and prioritize development opportunities.
• Support the internal site selection team in conversations with landowners, brokers, and partners during early acquisition phases, providing guidance and assistance as needed.
• Serve as the central point of coordination, gathering information from subject matter experts to maintain alignment across teams.
• Ensure that project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risks are actively monitored and communicated to senior leadership.
• Partner with legal, site selection, energy, design, sustainability, and delivery teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Develop standardized processes and tools for consistent North American development practices.
• Maintain schedules, milestone trackers, release logs, and development summaries, and coordinate information into regional and global dashboards.
• Track permitting and entitlement progress, ensuring documentation of approvals, assumptions, and decisions.
• Prepare executive summaries, status reports, and presentations for senior leadership and investment review.
• Lead teams to make strategic decisions for projects with multiple development pathways, ensuring the highest and best value outcomes for each site based on SME input.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering, planning, development, construction management, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in North American data center development, real estate development, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating input from multiple subject matter experts.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, entitlements, CEQA/NEPA, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions in North America.
• Experience with BTS and Spec developments.
• Track record of managing budgets, schedules, and risks for complex development projects.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple customer requests and development pathways seamlessly, prioritizing competing needs effectively.
• Ability to manage projects with flexible development strategies and lead teams to the highest and best value.
• Lead comprehensive site due diligence in both desktop and detailed formats to inform acquisition decisions.
• Excellent project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with project management tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore, Dashboards, Outlook.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20 percent.

The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $160,000.00. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

City of Kirkland

$94,003.41 - $110,585.91 Annually

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100748

Finance & Admin. - Financial Planning

03/02/2026

Exempt

AFSCME

The City of Kirkland's Finance & Administration Department is seeking to hire a Budget Analyst!

Why Kirkland?

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!

Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

• Performs a variety of research and analysis of budgetary issues and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance and training to departments concerning budget and accounting issues.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring of City revenues and expenditures and provides analysis of trends, culminating in periodic reports on City's financial performance and annual report on City's financial condition.
• Provides support during City-wide budget process by assisting in development and balancing of the City budget. Develops customized budget-related reports. Prepares and provides budget preparation training to City staff. Reviews departmental budget materials for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Works with a variety of departmental staff, including departmental budget coordinators, division managers, and department directors to acquire needed information. Prepares annual budget for selected funds as assigned. Participates in budget review meetings with the City Manager and City Council. Assists in preparation of preliminary and final budget documents.
• Produces monthly sales tax trend analysis reports for City Council and city management.
• Assists in development of the six-year capital improvement program. Reviews departmental materials for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Assists in production of preliminary and final CIP documents.
• Conducts special studies and analyses pertaining to a wide variety of issues.
• Conducts a variety of budget analysis projects and reconciliation of accounts. Monitors assigned revenue and expenditure accounts and prepares correcting journal entries if needed. Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for corrective action. Assembles revenue and expenditures data and analyzes trends.
• Develops and maintains Information Technology, Public Works, and Development Services rate models and other cost allocation modes as assigned.
• Assists Senior Financial Analyst in gathering data for the City-wide indirect cost allocation model.
• Assists in preparation of the City's comprehensive annual financial report.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.

• Serves as departmental representative on ad hoc task forces and committees dealing with a wide variety of internal issues.
• Other projects and duties as may be assigned by the Director or Financial Planning Manager.
• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.

• Thorough knowledge of financial management principles and municipal budgeting practices. Knowledge of a variety of analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting principles and practices and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced skill in the use of spreadsheet software and related graphics capabilities. Ability to develop charts, graphs, and other explanatory materials as needed. Knowledge of database and report-writing software.
• Ability to learn and effectively use financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and routinely handle sensitive department materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff. Ability to tactfully and effectively assure timely flow of department materials.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information verbally and in writing and to support presentations with graphs and charts.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, elicit cooperation, resolve conflicts and coordinate a diverse group of individuals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 2 years professional level experience in budget, finance, or accounting preferably in a municipal setting.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is conducted in a typical office setting. Position typically requires extended periods of sitting while performing keyboard operations.
• Due to the demands of budget deadlines, occasional evening or weekend work is required.
• Attendance at Council meetings is occasionally required; meetings are held in the evenings or outside normal office hours.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.

12-Month W2 Contract (No Visa Sponsorship/No Student Sponsorship/No C2C)

Onsite daily in Bellevue, WA

Pay up to $38.50/hr. (No PTO and No Paid Holidays)

The ideal candidate will have a solid background supporting both Mac and Windows enterprise environments (over 500 end users), with a stronger emphasis on Mac. Experience supporting SaaS applications such as Okta, Slack, Google Workspace, Github, Gitlab administration, GenAI LLM platform administration are needed. White-glove support supporting VIPs/executives is highly preferred.

The IT Service Desk Technician provides basic technical assistance and support to internal end users as well as augments the IT Service Desk Team by performing repetitive tasks and functions, such as imagining hardware, swapping devices, and counting IT hardware inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Be the face of IT to corporate employees in the respective office location.
• Ensure that the physical IT technology in the office is operational (e.g. AV rooms, wifi, badge readers, cameras, etc).
• Oversee the suite of collaboration tooling in use and ensure end users have great experiences using the tools provided.
• Work to improve the procurement and asset management practices for IT hardware and software.
• Be responsible for the physical inventory of computer assets, and ensure the local equipment is tracked efficiently and securely.
• Work with Finance and IT leadership to manage budgets and costs for IT spend.
• Work with the broader IT team to provide training, documentation, and learning opportunities to peers and IT staff on support processes and techniques.
• Execute standard Onboarding & Offboarding processes for employees joining and leaving the company.
• Engage directly with employees and internal users who are experiencing IT related service issues. Resolve incidents such as network access, hardware break/fix, and software related problems as well as execution of defined service requests (e.g., installing licensed software, provisioning user access to software applications).
• Use defined escalation processes to escalate support issues that require staff with specialized skills or higher-level administrative permissions to resolve.
• Utilize standard operation procedures (SOPs) to perform routine tasks and work with engineering teams to define new SOPs for common support functions.
• Participate in after-hours, on-call support rotation.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of IT end user support experience in a Mac focused environment (80% Mac/20% Windows)
• Prior experience providing Desktop Support at Tier 2 levels as well as being in an active member of an on-call support rotation.
• Experience using desktop imagining and MDM tools, such as Intune, SmartImager, Imperious, and SmartDeploy.
• Thorough knowledge of PC hardware, PDA devices, desktop software, Windows 10 and 11, O365, anti-virus, internet browsers, and network connectivity.
• Hands-on experience working with and updating support tickets in a ticket management platform such as ServiceNow, Zendesk, or Jira.
• Customer focused approach to delivering excellent service and support to internal customers.

The estimated pay range for this position is USD $35.00/Hr. - USD $38.50/Hr.

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated “Technical Program Manager” for an opportunity in Redmond, WA location..!!!

Position Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months

Job Type: CONTRACT – ONSITE

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description:

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Work closely with across engineering, product management, architecture, industrial design, operations and other teams, driving and tracking the investigation, definition and delivery of next generation products.
• Create development, delivery and qualification strategies and schedules based on system and EE boards and flexes requirements, technical challenges, lead times and business needs.
• Manage communication within and between internal engineering and external vendor teams.
• Work with teams to set milestones, communicate program status and identify/ address potential setbacks.
• Drive engineering teams to bring technical issues to closure.
• Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and technology development processes in a quickly changing and dynamic environment to ensure on time delivery.
• Manage engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification builds.
• Ensure program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review.
• Contribute to resource planning and budget management to ensure program success.
• Up to 20% travel domestically and internationally based on program needs.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience in effective project management working with vendors.
• Working with flexes, Bridget boards, design phase to OK to fab.
• Knowledge of program issue/ bug tracking and risk management.
• direct experience in creating field matrixes with multiple configurations

Nice-to-have Skills

• Mandarin speaking candidates
• direct experience in creating field matrixes with multiple configurations

Years of Experience:

Degrees/Certifications Required:

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst, Engineering Analyst, or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary:

The Digital Standards Guide (DSG) team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and evolution of Securian's enterprise design system - delivering reusable, accessible, and brandaligned UI components used across digital experiences. Our work enables consistency, efficiency, and highquality user experiences by partnering closely with UX, design, accessibility, and product teams. We support the full lifecycle of components, from discovery and design through development, testing, accessibility validation, and documentation.

We are seeking a FrontEnd Development Engineer who is passionate about building accessible, scalable, and usercentered interfaces. In this role, you will develop and support DSG components and patterns that empower product teams across the organization. You will work closely with design, accessibility consultants, and product partners to ensure solutions meet brand standards, usability best practices, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop, test, review, and maintain frontend components and patterns using HTML, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and ARIA to meet accessibility standards.

• Build reusable, flexible, and scalable UI components and patterns aligned to DSG guidelines and Securian's brand.

• Support the component lifecycle, including intake, development, QA, accessibility audit, iteration, and release.

• Collaboration & Partnership

• Work closely with UX designers, accessibility specialists, analytics partners, and product teams to build solutions that meet user needs.

• Participate in design reviews, provide engineering perspective, and advise teams adopting DSG components.

• Partner with product teams to identify improvements and ensure successful implementation across applications.

• Documentation & Guidance

• Contribute to technical documentation, usage guidance, best practices, and migration/support materials for developers and designers.

• Assist in maintaining and improving internal DSG resources, including documentation sites and onboarding materials.

• Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date on modern frontend standards, accessibility guidelines, and design system best practices.

• Identify opportunities to enhance component quality, performance, scalability, and accessibility.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with frontend development using HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript.

• Strong understanding of semantic markup, accessibility fundamentals, and ARIA.

• Experience building reusable, maintainable frontend components or UI patterns.

• Proficiency with version control systems (preferably Git, GitHub).

• Ability to selfmanage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills; strong collaboration mindset.

• Creative problemsolver with a resultsoriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design systems or component library development.

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.x guidelines and experience writing Level AAcompliant code.

• Experience with modern build tools such as npm,Webpack, Rollup, or Vite.

• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

• Experience writing automated tests (unit, visual regression, accessibility).

• Experience with CSS preprocessors or frameworks (LESS, Sass).

• Familiarity with Web Components and componentdriven architectures.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Product Sr Analyst or Product Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.

Position Overview

The Risk, Compliance and Law Technology Product Consultant is responsible for driving product direction, defining requirements, and delivering measurable value for products supporting the Risk, Compliance, and Law (RiCoLaw) domain. This role aligns business objectives, customer needs, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk priorities to deliver reliable, user-friendly, and sustainable technology solutions.

Serving as an agile champion, this role focuses on solving business and customer problems through thoughtful product strategy, backlog prioritization, and data-driven decision making. The Analyst partners closely with stakeholders to define outcomes, identify key performance indicators, and ensure delivery of solutions that support risk-informed decisions and enterprise governance objectives.

This role also serves as a workstream lead across RiCoLaw programming and support systems, contributing to medium to large initiatives and portfolio efforts. By leveraging domain expertise and strong stakeholder engagement, the Analyst helps protect employees, customers, and enterprise value..

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintenance and System Support (60%):

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Integrated Risk Management tooling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective system configuration, alignment with the Common Risk Framework and business strategy, and data quality. This will include development and administration activities within tools.

• Take a consultative approach to create requirements documents for system builds or changes, empowering teams to develop solutions and internal documentation with guidance and knowledge transfer.

• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal customers to identify requirements and implement necessary system changes.

• Oversee releases by reviewing new features, facilitating testing, and developing documentation and communication materials for large implementations.

• Ensure system security through role creation, security groups, and compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.

• Ensure quality, managing ET Standards quality assurance activities, test case creation and documentation.

• Manage team SLA adherence to ET department standards.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials of system processes

System Enhancements and Optimization (40%):

• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to a diverse set of stakeholders from the business, portfolio management, governance teams (Enterprise Architecture, ECS, etc.), and technical areas to articulate the business need and ensure technical solutions meet business objectives and goals. (Business case development and value optimization)

• Collaborate with Module Leads and Business Owners, leadership, and the RiCoLaw/Corporate Services Technology team to understand end-user needs, evaluate processes, and identify automation opportunities across functional areas.

• Act as a change agent for systems in our portfolio, enhancing capabilities to drive adoption, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience.

• Provide assessment and impact analysis of feature releases and lead optimization projects to maximize system potential for business users.

• Assist the Product Owner in developing the product roadmap, aligning capabilities with business objectives, and recommending improvements to streamline processes and enhance the end-user experience.

• Serve as a technology lead to ensure the success, adoption and innovation of current and future technology solutions

Other duties:

• Perform project management activities as needed to drive technology solutions that meet business outcomes. Manage small to medium sized projects. Drive decisions related to project planning, execution and closure. Assist with the research, selection, implementation and management and roll out of new technology solutions. Continually assesses business needs and implements solutions that will ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded by enhancing system capability and performance. Contribute to the ongoing change review process and advises on priority, impact, and cost of new change requests. Serves as system administrator for required platforms and ensures our systems are ran safely and securely. Enforce ET operating principles into business strategies

• Manage the requirements effort on small, less complex assignments. Utilize knowledge and experience from requirements reviews and testing activities to produce requirements used as a guideline for application development and test planning. Apply the appropriate requirements techniques, tools and templates based on the Solution Delivery Approach (e.g., traditional or Agile), project complexity and size.

  • Develop and communicate the requirements plan.

  • Identify resources for elicitation, capture the business need, document elicitation results and confirm expressed stakeholder requirements and concerns.

  • Produce quality requirements which meet the business needs, objectives and acceptance criteria to be used for design, development, testing and user acceptance.

  • Manage the requirements approval, baseline, solution validation and change management activities.

  • Finalize and archive all requirements related documentation.

• Responsible for providing leadership to all project stakeholders to coordinate decisions related to planning, development, design, testing and implementation of business solutions. This requires extensive knowledge of multiple division products and plans, proprietary business processes and systems, business workflow, vendor systems, contractual, client and\or regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience required.

• In-depth understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) or Integrated Risk Management (IRM) domains and work experience.

• Experience in system life-cycle phases, requirements elicitation, analysis, design (which includes Securian Governance processes), quality assurance testing, implementation, deployment, and system upgrades.

• Ability to effectively present technical and functional information in a manner that is understandable to all levels of the organization.

• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.

• Advanced analytical skills including excellent problem-solving skills with an understanding of core Integrated Risk Management business practices

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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