AVP, Annuity Technical Support

Date: Aug 1, 2025

Primary Location: Hartford, CT, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Work from Home

 

Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 74924

 

The Role at a Glance

 

The Role at a Glance


The AVP, Annuity Product Technical Support role will primarily be responsible for the development and oversight of Excel-based projection calculators to validate the accuracy of administration and illustration systems alongside of internal online tools and third-party platforms.

 

This leader will provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the team responsible for annuity technical support. This position will act as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders as well as third party platforms to ensure seamless technical delivery of product offering, drive continuous innovation and efficiency.  This position will provide complex, forward-thinking analysis and technical direction for the annuity product team, translating technical requirements into actionable tasks, acting as a subject matter expert to various stakeholders, providing support in technical analysis of the various platforms while ensuring the delivery of routine assignments/projects.

 

What you'll be doing

 

What you'll be doing


• Builds the vision of the technical support function and evaluates how agile and admin system modernization can be embedded within the function.
• Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives supporting testing resources for the annuity product suite.
• Identifies strategic opportunities to improve the quality and quantity of the benchmark test tools developed and maintained by the team. 
• Builds allies & relationships across departments, external systems providers, and leverages allies to build consensus on technical accuracy of annuity product calculations. 
• Coaches and provides subject matter expertise to team members and internal/external stakeholders on business process improvement and Agile capabilities. 
• Leads the development of process documentation and maintains an inventory of test resources.
• Applies mastered technical product knowledge to meet legislative, regulatory, taxation, and treatment of products.
• Maintain knowledge on current and emerging development/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assess the impact, and collaborates with stakeholders to incorporate new trends and developments in the current and future solutions.
• Apply mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, modeling, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy. 

 

ADDITIONAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures. 
• Remains current in profession and industry trends. 
• Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by: - Making suggestions for improvement - Learning new skills, procedures and processes 
• Performs other duties as required. 

 

What we’re looking for

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 


• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required) 
• 10+ Years experience in modeling or programming directly related to the specific responsibilities of this position. (Required)
• Deep understanding of annuity products and markets (required).
• Advanced Spreadsheet (Excel) and programming experience with VBA or other similar languages.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, independent, motivated, innovative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents.
• Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated solid relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues).
• Demonstrates solid project management skills, including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects under pressure in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.

 

Application Deadline

 

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 30th, 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 $125,800 - $229,100 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. 

 

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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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