VP, Executive Benefits & PPLI

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Date: Feb 24, 2026

Primary Location: Greensboro, NC, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75807

The Role at a Glance

This position provides strategic leadership to achieve key business objectives for the Executive Benefits (EB ie, COLI/BOLI) and private placement life insurance (PPLI) lines of business. They will lead a team of product, pricing, and operational experts who partner closely with distribution, investments, and administration teams. They will contribute insights related to the BOLI/COLI and PPLI marketplaces, product designs, regulations, and investments. They will play a key role in developing the overall Life business strategy and provide highly specialized expertise to senior stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

Provides thought leadership and advises senior management on EB and PPLI concepts, objectives, strategies, and risks.
Ensures the compiling and analyzing of key performance indicators and metrics for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Develops and manages the overall departmental budget for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders as they relate to EB and PPLI strategies.
Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with executive/senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
Leads the identification, development, and implementation of strategic process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across the team, business unit, and/or the organization for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Leads and enhances PPLI growth strategy and EB initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Provides training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members and gives honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent. Ensures top talent is hired and retained for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Leads, establishes and implements priorities, performance goals and objectives to achieve key business results for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
Oversees the identification, mitigation, and resolution of financial risks related to the activities of their assigned areas of responsibility by managing a pricing team and working with other corporate actuarial teams.
Shapes strategies addressing highly complex activities, issues, and concerns within the EB and PPLI product space, ensuring solutions support long term profitability.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

12+ Years experience in actuarial science and/or life insurance experience directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this position.
5+ Years of senior management experience in a large complex organization including influencing senior management and critical stakeholder responsibility.
Experience directly related to Private Placement investments within Life Insurance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Nice-to Haves

Actuarial life product experience required; BOLI/COLI experience preferred.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through May, 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $161,000 - $292,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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