Business Resource Center, Advanced Planning Consultant
Guardian Life job in Columbia, SC
The Business Resource Center (BRC) is Guardian's advanced sales department, and we are seeking a Advanced Planning Consultant. We are an organization providing superior case consultation to our field force on their prospect and client situations where we concentrate our efforts on the high income, high net worth and closely held business owner marketplaces.
Our associates are thought leaders in the advanced markets world applying uncommon thinking to common or unique planning issues or strategies. We help protect, expand, and secure Guardian's agency distribution by working with financial representatives who provide planning strategies to high income/high net worth or business owner clients.
**You will**
Utilize proprietary software platforms to uncover sales opportunities for Guardian's various product lines, including life and disability insurance, mutual funds and annuities, by:
+ Preparing business valuations and model income and estate tax reductions strategies
+ Reviewing 1040 returns as well as 1120/1120S/1065 business tax returns
+ Analyzing balance sheet and income statements to evaluate the liquidity, solvency and financial strength of businesses
+ Work closely with the BRCs Advanced Case Design Team to create proprietary/unique presentation packages/sales concepts to drive activity and sales within the advanced markets space.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
+ Provide technical case support to financial representatives and brokers to identify advanced markets opportunities and design cases that fulfill the needs of prospects and clients and drive sales.
+ Work closely with Guardian's broker dealer (Park Avenue Securities) to drive revenue through PAS's multifaceted product platform.
+ Educate producers, so they can effectively convey advanced planning recommendations to prospects and clients and educate a client's professional tax and legal advisors on concepts and techniques unfamiliar to them.
+ Demonstrate superior presentations skills in all areas of advanced planning.
+ Clearly and concisely explain the tax, legal, and financial/cost aspects of various sales opportunities and financial products in the business, personal, estate, executive benefits, asset protection, retirement planning and charitable planning markets.
+ Collaborate with key enterprise-wide collaborators to facilitate "one-stop shopping" for producers to ease the process of conducting business and to ensure complete and thorough case analysis to discover all planning and cross-offer opportunities.
+ Effectively partner with producers by thoroughly understanding the roles, responsibilities, opportunities, challenges, and mentality of a producer.
+ Be the subject matter expert on various advanced planning concepts to assist in creating and updating marketing collateral.
**You have**
+ Juris Doctor (JD) law degree required
+ CPA preferred
+ CFP/CLU/ChFC preferred
+ Expert knowledge of tax planning, exit planning, business succession, executive benefits, asset protection, estate, retirement planning and charitable planning to identify and develop opportunities in conjunction with our producers
+ Comprehensive knowledge of business owner marketplace and advanced markets concepts and use of financial products in advanced markets strategies
+ Working knowledge of life insurance and disability insurance for businesses (e.g., DIBO, BOE)
+ Superior verbal, written and presentations skills
+ Superior analytical and research skills
+ The flexibility to work efficiently on multiple projects, respond to rapidly changing priorities and work within tight deadlines
Leadership Qualities:
+ Analytical and Critical Thinking
+ Ability to positively influence
+ Adapt to change
+ Collaborate Well with Others
+ Customer Focus
+ Demonstrate Initiative and Proactivity
+ Accountable for Results
+ Information Seeking
+ Respect for Diversity
+ Self-Assurance
**Salary Range:**
$116,350.00 - $191,155.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
**Our Promise**
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
**Inspire Well-Being**
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at *********************************************** . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
**Accommodations**
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
**Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.**
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Long Term Disability Claims Case Manager I
Guardian Life job in Columbia, SC
The Long Term Disability (LTD) Claims Case Manager is responsible for making accurate decisions on assigned claims through proactive case management according to the plan provisions, state and federal guidelines, and established protocols. This position consults with other team members, as well as, the Professional Resource Team to assist claimants with return to work efforts when the capability and opportunity exist.
The LTD Claims Case Manager can be located in multiple locations including Bethlehem, PA; Plano, TX; Holmdel, NJ or remote.
**You will**
This position utilizes problem solving, analytical, written and verbal communication skills to deliver timely and appropriate disability claim decisions while providing superior customer service to all internal and external customers. This position partners with coworkers to broaden and enhance their knowledge of complex claim handling.
The LTD Claims Case Manager administers claims within a variety of group sizes ranging from small (2+ lives) to large market (1000+ lives). This position is responsible for determining integrated income to ensure appropriate financial risk and accurate payments are made. The LTD Claims Case Manager is responsible for ensuring all plan provisions are met through the duration of the claim. The LTD Claims Case Manager consults with legal, investigative resources, and financial specialists.
A selected incumbent may be assigned to the Stable and Mature block as well.
**You have**
+ 4 year college degree preferred or equivalent work/education experience
+ Regulatory and Compliance experience a plus
**Functional Skills**
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to exercise independent & sound judgment in decision making
+ Ability to analyze evidence for discrepancies
+ Ability to conduct research using multiple techniques
+ Excellent time management & organizational skills
+ Multitasking with the ability to manage continually changing priorities and ability to prioritize work based on customer service needs and departmental regulations
+ Self-motivated & able to work independently
+ Ability to work collaboratively with multiple professional disciplines and with diverse populations
+ Basic computer skills & knowledge, including Microsoft office
+ Understanding of medical terminology and medical conditions helpful
**Leadership Behaviors**
+ Continuously strives to provide superior products and customer service
+ Expresses oneself in an open and honest manner
+ Demonstrates self-awareness and embraces feedback
+ Consult with the Professional Resource Team area to assess functionality and return to work potential by utilizing available resources
+ Perform and complete timely change in definition investigations by utilizing the Professional Resource Team and outside vendor assistance
+ Partner with the Short Term Disability team on large group claims for early interventions when claims are identified as having potential to transition to Long Term Disability in order to reduce potential risk exposure
**Salary Range:**
$41,880.00 - $62,820.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
**Our Promise**
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
**Inspire Well-Being**
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at *********************************************** . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
**Accommodations**
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
**Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.**
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Manager, Client Success - VB Service/Billing
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
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And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:General Summary
This position is responsible for the oversight and accountability of managing and developing a high performing team supporting Implementation, Service, Billing, or Administration of Unum clients. The position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Client Success teams and works closely with management and other partners to ensure a cohesive client experience.
The role requires a strong business leader who can maintain a balanced view, considering the needs of home office, sales and partners, technology, and external marketplace trends to recommend, implement, and support effective solutions for our clients.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the assigned Client Success teams. Balance work volumes across team.
Provides collaborative leadership including all aspects of people management - hiring, training, resource allocation, job design, people development and performance management that creates a high-performance operating environment.
Ability to build both technical and leadership skills; provide real time performance feedback.
Engage, develop, and lead change in a fast-paced environment ensuring team members are prepared and equipped to provide exceptional customer experience
High impact regarding development and implementation of productivity improvements and client service enhancements through workflow and technology-based processes.
Provides leadership and direction to project teams who are involved with projects specific to the operational area. Ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time sensitive environment, under pressure while still meeting deadlines.
Ensures quality, audit, and control standards through the development of effective standards, policies, education, and creative training programs.
Develops workflow to meet specialized needs to ensure that appropriate service and financial levels are always met.
Manages internal and external client expectations through project planning and partnering efforts throughout the corporation.
Responsible for coordination of training, staffing and system changes as dictated by project plans.
Key contact for field and internal partners on assigned Client Success area of responsibility.
Ability to handle and manage escalations from partner areas and clients and drive to resolution
Strong relationship management skills with internal clients; proven ability to develop collaborative approaches
Provide finalist meeting support.
Track and provide metrics and other appropriate reporting to management.
Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential information.
Strong data orientation and understanding to drive decision making and setting of priorities
Participate/lead cross functional projects as needed.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent with relevant business experiences
6+ years of experience in client services, employee benefits, HR administration, or related IT development
Demonstrated experience in motivation, team building and collaboration
Highly analytical and technical orientation. Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills - ability to think outside of the box in generating appropriate solutions for clients
Strong technical skills. Understands the life cycle and client needs/processes
Strong understanding of the service needs and financial impact to service levels
Excellent understanding of Unum products and ability to recognize which parts of a contract impact risk, state filing, customization, and benefits administration
Solid understanding of the budget and salary administration processes, and the impact of each to productivity, morale, and service levels
Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency or urgent situations.
Strong communication/presentation skills
Strong project management, leadership, and organization skills
Strong negotiation skills, ability to work directly with sales and service as well as direct client contact
Demonstrates exceptional service delivery orientation
May require occasional travel
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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$75,500.00-$142,700.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplyMulti-Life Disability and Life Internal Wholesaler
Guardian Life job in Columbia, SC
We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual for the position of Multi-Life Disability and Life Internal Wholesaler. As part of our dynamic sales team, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth of our multi-life disability and life insurance products. This position requires a deep understanding of the product, strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with financial advisors, brokers, and home office partners along with your external wholesalers.
**You will**
+ Develop an in-depth understanding of our MultiLife products, their features, and their competitive advantages.
+ Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and market conditions related to our client solutions.
+ Provide sales support to external wholesalers and financial advisors/brokers by assisting with product presentation preparation, and addressing inquiries related to MultiLife, Assist with sales strategies, case design, and proposal development.
+ Establish and cultivate strong relationships with financial advisors, brokers, and all key partners.
+ Act as a trusted resource by providing guidance, resolving issues, and delivering exceptional customer service.
+ Collaborate with internal teams, such as underwriting, our Business Resource Center, Operations, and Marketing, to ensure seamless communication and effective coordination.
+ Identify and prospect potential clients for multi-life solutions. Collaborate with external wholesalers to develop and implement strategic sales plans, targeting specific markets and segments. Sales Tracking and Reporting: Use our systems and other tools to track sales activities, manage quotes, and monitor the progress of sales campaigns.
+ Prepare regular reports and updates for management, highlighting sales performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
+ Work with MultiLife inforce account managers to help coordinate key renewal dates and marketplace delivery for our existing customers.
+ Regarding our inforce block of business, the internal wholesaler will assist with communication between account managers, the producer, the client, and the external wholesaler as needed.
**You have**
+ Bachelor's degree required.
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry, preferably in a sales or wholesaling role focused on disability insurance and or life insurance.
+ 2+ years of management experience
+ Strong knowledge of multi-life insurance products, underwriting guidelines, and industry regulations.
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively serve our key partners, solve problems, and anticipate issues that may negatively impact our key partners and clients.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with financial advisors, brokers, and key partners.
**Salary Range:**
$60,000 - $67,500
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
**Our Promise**
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
**Inspire Well-Being**
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at *********************************************** . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
**Accommodations**
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
**Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday**
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Senior Compliance Analyst - Park Avenue Securities
Guardian Life job in Columbia, SC
Guided by our company Purpose of "Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities," we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department. We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to "what" we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and "how" we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department's Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian's purpose, priorities, and values.
Do you want to be part of a collaborative Compliance Legal Team?
As a Senior Compliance Analyst, Park Avenue Securities, and Park Avenue Investment Advisory, you will conduct branch office inspections using risk-based testing methodologies to ensure compliance with FINRA Rule 3110 and, in certain circumstances, various state insurance laws. The Lead Compliance Analyst is responsible for developing a risk-based plan for the branch office inspection, executing the plan, and delivering the results verbally and in writing to various partners.
**You are**
An enthusiastic, self-motivated, high-energy individual who enjoys working in a team environment while executing responsibilities independently. Your ability to multi-task but prioritize allows you to deliver high-quality results in a timely fashion.
**You will**
+ Conduct branch office inspections utilizing risk-based testing methodologies. This includes obtaining background information, analyzing data, determining relevant sample sizes, and conducting testing.
+ Review additional materials and conduct interviews, as needed, to support risk-based testing methodologies or follow-up on potential business risk exposures.
+ Use the results of your risk-based testing in conjunction with your expertise and judgment to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment in the branch office.
+ Timely communicate preliminary findings to your manager and branch office management verbally and then in writing.
+ Assist, as appropriate, with corrective action plans to ensure proper remediation is taken at the branch office and verify the completion of plans.
+ Run multiple inspections simultaneously while timely delivering high-quality results.
+ Stay current with industry and regulatory developments and proactively identify opportunities to improve the branch office program.
+ Volunteer and otherwise assist on other department projects and initiatives.
**You have**
+ Broad knowledge of the financial services industry and FINRA, SEC and State rules and regulations along with a familiarity of state insurance laws (inclusive of NAIC).
+ 3-5 years of broker-dealer and registered investment advisor compliance experience, with experience at an insurance-affiliated broker/dealer as a plus.
+ Prior examination, auditing or testing experience.
+ Series 7; 24 licenses required or obtained within 120 days.
+ A bachelor's degree
+ Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort making presentations in various settings.
+ No restrictions on travel and extended periods away from home.
**Reporting Relationships**
As our Compliance Analyst, you will report to the Compliance Leader.
**Location /Travel**
Remote role with WFH flexibility. Travel to Guardian offices as needed when requested by the People Leader.
Travel: 50% for business purposes.
**Salary Range:**
$67,450.00 - $110,815.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
**Our Promise**
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
**Inspire Well-Being**
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at *********************************************** . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
**Accommodations**
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
**Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.**
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab
Guardian Life job in Columbia, SC
**Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab** Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.
Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.
Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.
In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.
**Key Responsibilities Include:**
Leadership & Strategy
+ Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
+ Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.
+ Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.
+ Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.
Innovation & Research
+ Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.
+ Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.
+ Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.
+ Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.
AI/ML Development
+ Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.
+ Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.
+ Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.
+ Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.
Operational Excellence
+ Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.
+ Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.
+ Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.
Collaboration & Integration
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.
+ Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.
+ Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences
**You are:**
+ You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.
+ You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.
+ You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.
+ You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.
**You have:**
+ PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field
+ 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience
+ Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
+ Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions
+ Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow
+ Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models
+ Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more
+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail
+ Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success
**Location:**
+ Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA
+ Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.
**Salary Range:**
$152,290.00 - $250,195.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
**Our Promise**
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
**Inspire Well-Being**
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at *********************************************** . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
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**Accommodations**
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Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails & React)
Columbia, SC job
Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.
Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company - not just insurers.
We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.
Unum is changing, and we're excited about what's next. Join us.
General Summary:
Unum is hiring a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer!
As a key member of our Agile team, you'll drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative, cloud-based solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards. You'll collaborate with Technical Product Owners, Principal Engineers, and business architects to create scalable, high-quality applications.
In this role, you'll work on our Leave Logic product using Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, and AWS services, with expertise in PostgreSQL, RDS, EC2, and ElasticSearch. Beyond building exceptional solutions, you'll mentor engineers and help shape the future of our technology and talent.
Job Specifications
* Bachelors of Computer Science is preferred, or equivalent relevant business experience
* Passionate about delivering solutions that excite and delight our customers; holds self to high standards of delivery
* 6+ years' experience in software development and delivery track record in a range or roles in a scrum environment
* Experience with Ruby On Rails, React, (Java Script, AWS, PostgreSQL, RDS, EC2, Elastic Search) is required.
* Clearly demonstrates analytical ability and critical thinking skills
* Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail
* Skilled in Agile development/methodologies
* Self motivated and results oriented; able to motivate others
* Takes an innovative approach to problem solving
* Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; experience leading groups of people through discussions, technical or otherwise
* Strong team player; able to work effectively within a team and more broadly with people from a variety of backgrounds and areas across the organization.
* Strong experience of test driven development (TDD) and unit testing, leveraging automation toolsets
* Strong experience in continuous integration
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Leads the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for applications within a business area.
* Provides technical leadership and direction for EPIC feature delivery.
* Ensures application solutions meet agreed quality attributes (e.g., performance, fault tolerance, security, scalability).
* Designs, codes, configures, tests, maintains, and documents software deliverables using established standards and tools.
* Collaborates with Principal Software Engineers and architects on coding standards, processes, tooling, and frameworks.
* Completes design of application components aligned with reference architecture.
* Actively seeks cloud-based, buy-over-build solutions.
* Ensures product backlog includes appropriate technical stories and participates in prioritization.
* Mentors Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers.
* Owns application solution quality from design through deployment and operations; contributes to software standards.
* Communicates and collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure successful feature delivery.
* Maintains technical understanding of third-party/cloud solutions and their implementation.
* Evaluates technical impacts and coordinates implementation of new product releases.
* Participates in sizing, estimation, code reviews, and sprint retrospectives; promotes continuous improvement.
* Focuses on delivering business value and priorities.
* Ensures quality of features through manual and automated testing and continuous integration.
* Designs solutions aligned with company architecture and standards; participates in proof-of-concept and prototyping.
* Collaborates with Business Analysts to clarify requirements and ensure technical feasibility.
* Works with UX designers to translate designs into efficient solutions.
* Partners with Test Engineers to meet definition of done and ensure smooth transition through production stages.
* Contributes to team innovation by suggesting improvements and evaluating new processes/technologies.
* Supports transition of features to production, ensuring performance, stability, and compliance with release standards.
* May serve as Scrum Master for an agile team.
* Automates testing to industry standards for high-quality delivery and efficient regression.
* Keeps ALM tools updated; participates in daily standups to report progress and impediments.
* Maintains customer-centric mindset, ensuring solutions enhance user experience.
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#LI-MULTI
Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$89,400.00-$183,500.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplyManager, Client Experience and Tech Enablement - Broker Connect
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
* Award-winning culture
* Inclusion and diversity as a priority
* Performance Based Incentive Plans
* Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
* Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
* Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
* Mental health support
* Career advancement opportunities
* Student loan repayment options
* Tuition reimbursement
* Flexible work environments
* All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:
This position is responsible for the oversight and accountability of managing and developing a high performing team with platform and third-party partner expertise from Onboarding through Technical Integration setup and administration. The position is accountable for leading and delivering a strong customer experience as it relates to our data exchange strategy with the goals of driving CSAT and operational efficiency through process improvements and innovative solutions that add value to the business and enhancement of the client experience. This role requires strong operational management, and an understanding of the digital customer experience, technology, service roles and business process.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Leads technical team focused on delivering flawless technology implementation and CSAT to customers/brokers
* Provides collaborative leadership including all aspects of people management - hiring, training, resource allocation, job design, people development and performance management that creates a high-performance operating environment. Ability to build both technical and leadership skills; provide real time performance feedback.
* Provides leadership and direction to project teams who are involved with projects specific to the operational and technical teams. Ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time sensitive environment, under pressure while still meeting deadlines.
* Ensures quality, audit, and control standards through the development of effective standards, policies, education, and creative training programs.
* Develops workflow to meet specialized needs to ensure that appropriate service and financial levels are always met.
* Strong relationship management skills with internal clients; proven ability to develop collaborative approaches
* Provide finalist meeting support and engage as SME for platform and technology delivery ensuring that client is setup with the right fit for their platform and to provide a seamless experience
* Track and provide metrics and other appropriate reporting to management.
* Strong data orientation and understanding to drive decision making and setting of priorities
* Provides creative technical solutions for system-level implementation challenges by maintaining a strong technical acumen of organization's solutions.
* Maintains understanding of partner system/platform functionality and set up as it relates to our data exchange strategy
* Maintains understanding of market trends, competitors, and emerging technology vendors.
* Identify, triage, and communicate partner level technology escalations or breaks. Prioritize with partner and/or internal teams to ensure appropriate resolution.
* Work effectively/collaboratively with other functional partners on various projects and business needs i.e., finalist presentations, RFIs, RFPs and other necessary.
* Provides and maintains clear internal and external documentation and resources for effective field communication for awareness and ease of implementation.
* Reviews trends to implement continuous improvement for a specific partner or at the team level.
* Represents the department across the organization, company, and field partners to educate and provide expertise on third party enrollment solutions by having a wide knowledge of all systems and solutions available
* Assist with relevant internal system testing as needed.
* Responsible for developing and optimizing Onboarding processes and procedures for integrating API's including defining best practices, creating documentation, and implementing efficient workflows
* Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting integrations- this involves analyzing and identifying root causes and implementing solutions in a timely manner in partnership with the IT teams
* Understanding and knowledge of API technology and workflow
* Lead with lean management principles
* May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* 6+ years of experience in client services, employee benefits, HR administration, Technical API and Platform experience or related IT development and solutions experience
* Demonstrated experience in motivation, team building and collaboration
* Highly analytical and technical orientation. Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills - ability to think outside of the box in generating appropriate solutions for clients
* Strong Technical/API/Platform acumen
* Strong technical skills. Understands the life cycle and client needs/processes
* Strong understanding of the service needs and financial impact to service levels
* Excellent understanding of Unum products and ability to recognize which parts of a contract impact risk, state filing, customization, and benefits administration
* Solid understanding of the budget and salary administration processes, and the impact of each to productivity, morale, and service levels
* Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency or urgent situations.
* Strong communication/presentation skills
* Strong project management, leadership, and organization skills
* Strong negotiation skills, ability to work directly with sales and service as well as direct client contact
* Ability to understand basic design, code, and testing following IT standards
* Demonstrates exceptional service delivery orientation
* Strong understanding of Unum/Colonial Life's business, including technology solutions, third party platform partners, products, services, processes, sales process, and field organization.
* May require occasional travel
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~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$75,500.00-$142,700.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplyManager - Investment Accounting (Derivatives)
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
* Award-winning culture
* Inclusion and diversity as a priority
* Performance Based Incentive Plans
* Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
* Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
* Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
* Mental health support
* Career advancement opportunities
* Student loan repayment options
* Tuition reimbursement
* Flexible work environments
* All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:
This is an expert level position responsible for providing leadership on highly complex accounting and financial activities and contributions across the finance organization. The position is responsible for the entire accounting cycle including technical research, implementation of new accounting standards, reviewing financial statements, reporting results to leadership, and overseeing department initiatives and process improvements. Responsibilities will include the implementation and oversight of SOX controls, keeping abreast of Statutory, SEC, FASB, IASB, IFRS, and/or IRS developments, collaboration with subject matter experts, quality financial analysis that grounds business decisions, and coordination with external partners such as external auditors, IRS/state agents, state regulators, or accounting service providers. The individual may have direct or indirect management responsibility for professional staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Responsible for complex preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards, including US GAAP, UK GAAP, IFRS, Statutory, and Tax basis standards. This includes periodic complex financial statements for various governmental and/or regulatory agencies.
* Act as consultant providing financial support to business areas regarding accounting/tax implications of related business decisions, conformance to corporate policies and procedures, technical inquiries, planning and forecasting process, and various tax and accounting issues.
* Review existing accounting, financial reporting and administrative processes and procedures in an effort to streamline activities to increase productivity.
* Research the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters, as well as perform peer research to understand if GAAP, Statutory, and Tax accounting policies are in line with industry standards.
* Lead and/or participate in business initiatives and projects.
* Develop, implement, and communicate to management and senior management on various business topics including new accounting standards, financial impacts of business strategies, and process automation initiatives.
* Liaise and coordinate with internal and external auditors. Manage correspondence with government agencies.
* Manage relationships with external partners such as accounting consultants, state regulators, and advocacy groups for insurance companies.
* May actively participate in the hiring, development, performance, and compensation decisions affecting assigned staff.
* Seek out and maintain cooperative, productive cross-functional partnerships throughout the global enterprise.
* Work with external advisors on a broad range of projects, including mergers and acquisitions, compliance and reporting filings, and capital planning opportunities.
* Direct maintenance of various systems and data assets that support the specific financial area(s) of responsibility. Including maintaining integrity of data and complying with SOX controls.
* Model positive change management, leading individuals and teams through new operating models and methodologies, creating opportunities for discussion and deliberation.
* Direct resources and drive results to provide value-adding insights. Take ownership for the outcome of their team's work as well as their own efforts. Provide coaching and mentoring to assist individuals in achieving their full potential. Build bench strength and core competencies for the organization.
* Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through continuously deepening understanding of the business, getting more insight of the company through the financial data, and working with leaders in the group to learn the big picture.
* Maintain a strong, specialized working knowledge of Unum's products, services and business processes including, their specific business area, the issues and technical skills required to support the area.
* May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
* Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree a plus.
* CPA required.
* 5+ years of accounting experience or equivalent relevant work experience preferred.
* Demonstrates extensive knowledge and/or a proven record of success in financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems including generally accepted accounting principles and current accounting policies and procedures.
* Strong understanding of the components of multiple financial statements and how they interact with one another.
* Experience navigating change in a positive manner.
* Exhibits outstanding customer service skills, effectively collaborating with team members and other departments to complete tasks. Actively expands professional network across various functional areas.
* Highly motivated individual able to take independent actions to solve problems/issues with limited involvement from manager.
* Manages multiple projects simultaneously with minimal guidance from manager.
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams to maximize performance, problem solving and results.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills. Adept at handling group dynamics
* Intermediate to advanced EXCEL Skills, demonstrate strong analytical skills.
* General ledger systems and reporting tools experience preferred.
* Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
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~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$75,500.00-$142,700.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplyUnum Scholar Intern - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:This is a year round, paid internship position responsible for completing assigned work items in a timely manner and ensuring high quality service to business partners. While we welcome candidates with a range of experiences, most of our opportunities focus on general business functions such as operations, strategy, project management, and stakeholder engagement. If you're energized by solving business problems, driving outcomes, and collaborating across teams, you'll likely thrive here.
•Gain real world experience working for the leader in the supplemental insurance and disability-based employee benefits marketplace and in a professional office setting.
•Earn year-round competitive income while working part-time.
•Learn about various departmental and corporate functions.
•Network with business partners and leaders, participate in social events with other interns.
•Earn college credit for your internship (faculty/hiring manager pre-approvals are required).
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high quality transactional support to business areas with a keen focus on productivity, accuracy and customer service
Develop effective partnerships and work effectively with various areas as required
Operate as a team player which includes backing up peers, constructively addressing conflict and giving/receiving feedback
Must strictly adhere to privacy guidelines.
May perform other duties as assigned or as opportunities arise.
Job Specifications
Must be enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited 4 year college degree program or in an MBA program.
Prefer satisfactory completion of 2 years of college course work.
Required GPA of 3.0 in major or overall GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrated openness to mastering new tasks and work processes.
Solid critical thinking and analytical skills.
Must be comfortable in a culture of coaching, ongoing feedback and career development.
Display team oriented skills.
Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel software applications.
Strong ability to work independently and be self directed on project or tasked-based work.
Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize and function in a FIFO, high production, deadline driven environment.
Strong Customer Service focus. Requires flexibility in schedule so as to meet our customer expectations.
Solid communication skills both oral and written.
All interns must complete a satisfactory background check in order to be hired.
Intern must be available to work at least 15 hours consistently during regular business hours Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. May work up to 40 hours per week during school vacations/breaks based on business needs regular business hours Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.
Minimum 9 months commitment to internship program
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~IN2
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$33,200.00-$52,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplySales Compensation Design Consultant
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:This position is responsible for providing support with the modeling, development communicating and promoting of sales compensation plans, the establishment and maintenance of sales goals, and detailed sales analysis. This role involves significant interaction with sales managers, sales reps and Home Office employees who support the sales organization.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Support the design, development and implementation of sales compensation plans that align corporate and field sales force objectives within appropriate selling allowables.
Develop and communicate effective sales compensation tools for the sales organization such as: compensation plans and income projection models and provide training on the use of these tools.
Recommend and counsel how and when to effectively use financing programs that help attract and retain successful sales reps and sales managers.
Administer sales planning and negotiate related adjustments for the field force.
Provide sales analysis and reviews for an assigned region of the country.
Provide analytical support for Colonial's Incentive & Awards programs.
Maintain compensation program documents.
Provide support as needed for sales office cost center budgeting.
Job Specifications
Bachelor's degree with 6 - 10 years experience involving financial, business and sales analysis.
Excellent analysis, problem solving and decision making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to negotiate and interact with sales managers, sales reps and home office employees.
High level of initiative, flexibility and desire.
Preferred
Working knowledge of the Colonial sales organization and sales compensation programs.
Moderate level of experience with financial analysis and budgeting.
Familiarity with Colonial's home office sales support functions.
Familiarity with Colonial's financial, actuarial, operational, and marketing functions.
Life and health insurance industry experience.
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~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Colonial Life
Auto-ApplyUnderwriting Consultant
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
+ Award-winning culture
+ Inclusion and diversity as a priority
+ Performance Based Incentive Plans
+ Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
+ Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
+ Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
+ Mental health support
+ Career advancement opportunities
+ Student loan repayment options
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Flexible work environments
**_*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans_** **.**
And that's just the beginning...
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
**General Summary:**
The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits. This also requires a strong ability to partner with Company sales teams, brokers and all internal partners. This role may also assist with the training, technical development and mentoring of other underwriters. Additionally, the incumbent will lead and influence others in the organization to support change and drive profitable results.
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Consult with sales and service partners to provide the products and plan options that best meet the needs of our customers.
+ Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of in force cases.
+ Conduct high quality risk assessments on all cases to assure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met. Identify and analyze risk trends, making recommendations for addressing these
+ Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in support of product development initiatives.
+ Demonstrate a mastery of the Company's product portfolio, the sales, implementation, and enrollment processes, and market place influences
+ Deliver dependable, accurate, and timely service while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners
+ Act as a technical resource for junior underwriters and provide developmental feedback on case level decisions within the context of a mentoring relationship
+ Act as a mentor and coach, providing input to management regarding mentee performance
**Job Specifications**
+ Bachelors degree or equivalent, relevant business experience
+ Demonstrated, consistent proficiency at Senior Underwriter level
+ Mastery of product provisions, plan designs, pricing and contractual benefits
+ Excellent technical expertise in risk selection
+ Demonstrated strong understanding of top-line and bottom-line objectives
+ Exhibit complete understanding of sales/distribution process and market trends
+ Strong mentoring and coaching skills
+ Strong creative problem solving skills
+ Strong critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
+ Highly skilled in persuasiveness and negotiation
+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
+ Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and personal ownership of results
\#LI-JQ1
~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
National Broker Manager, Colonial Life
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:General Summary
This National Broker Manager is responsible for leading a team of Regional Broker Managers to drive the growth of broker influenced sales in assigned regions. The individual and their team will partner closely with the regional and territory sales leadership and Colonial Life's agency distribution teams to increase overall broker influenced sales in the region through engagement with targeted broker relationships, increasing effectiveness of independent sales agents, and development of sales marketing strategies. They will also develop strategic plans and cultivate engagement with select national brokerage organizations to deepen partnerships and drive additional sales growth. This role will also aid the Colonial Life leadership team in the ongoing development of Colonial Life's broker distribution growth strategy.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Increase profitable broker influenced sales growth in partnership with the Colonial Life sales organization and home office business partners in both the commercial and public sector markets. Increase the number of new broker influenced accounts in the region.
Lead Regional Broker Managers (RBMs) for the assigned region. Train and develop RBMs in to highly effective sales professionals. Accountability for frequent, consistent communication to VPS and TSM business partners regarding the effectiveness of RBM in territory activity and alignment to local market needs.
Increase the depth and breadth of broker relationships within the region including driving production from new brokers and increased sales activity with existing broker relationships
Personally engage with regional and national practice leaders of select national broker partner organizations. Ensure appropriate distribution alignment between Colonial Life's field organization and national broker partner offices.
Create and execute business plans that align with goals of the Regional Vice Presidents of Sales, Territory Sales Managers and the company. Adhere to company's expectation regarding budget and expense management
Utilize Colonial Life's overall Value proposition to educate brokers on our expertise in the public sector, commercial, brokerage, and large case markets. Act as a strategic business partner in presentations for potential and existing customers
Train and develop the Colonial Life sales hierarchy in the areas of Brokerage, Public Sector and the Colonial Life value proposition.
Cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external partners
Evaluate potential MAP, Worksite Specialist, Finance Rep, and HO visit requests within assigned region. Work with VPS, Territory Sales Manager and AVP of Broker Market Development to approve or decline requests.
Manage and participate in broker meetings, forums, and lunch & learns within assigned region. Create visibility in the market by participating in events, conferences and tradeshows focused on the insurance industry with specific emphasis on the brokerage, national broker and public sector market segments.
Engage with the Colonial Life senior leadership team to support the development of Colonial Life's broker market growth strategy.
May perform other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
8 + years of broker sales/marketing experience
Strong ability to effectively communicate, influence, and persuade.
Strong problem solving, planning, and strategic thinking.
Broad room presence including professionalism and strong presentation skills
Strong organizational leadership skills and a proven track record of effectively leading others.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to travel 65% to 75% of the time
#LI-PO1
~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Fully and partially leveraged roles are paid pursuant to a uniformly applied sales compensation plan. For partially leveraged roles, a starting salary or salary range will be listed in the above . If salary information is not listed in the job description above, compensation is based solely on commissions.
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Colonial Life
Auto-ApplySls Contract Compl Conslt II
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:The purpose of this position is to support sales and business needs while managing risks, market disruption, agent conduct, and management performance deficiencies by ensuring that Company's distribution system members comply with the terms and conditions of their contractual agreements. This position is responsible for enforcing contract provisions, providing information as needed in field related legal or regulatory actions brought by or against the Company. Position has significant interaction with senior sales managers and serves as liaison between external (distribution) and internal parties (senior sales managers and functional areas), offering advice, education and enforcement capacity to resolve contract, company policy and field based performance issues. Acts as a mentor to coach and train department members, develops and drives department initiatives and serves as a back-up for director as needed.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Accountable for driving field performance management program assuring governance of process for Territory Managers (TM) and District Sales Managers (DMs) including development, revisions, distribution and associated instructional materials, establishing and communicating quarterly reporting deadlines and coordinate MAPS administration.
Develops strong relationships with sales managers and internal business partners to educate, communicate and gain commitment on actions for resolving and carrying out enforcement of contracts, company policy and performance management expectations.
Accountable for developing and maintaining effective area tracking and reporting systems for issues and projects such as outstanding investigations and probes as well as market conduct issues.
Accountable for area administration of market conduct support and risk management programs and adjudication.
Lead senior sales managers through field performance management process and assure performance standards, agreements and evaluations are reviewed and achieved or corrective actions taken. Assist in communicating disciplinary actions including termination.
Investigate, research, coordinate and facilitate cross functional, cross enterprise communication and build agreement on taking actions to resolve agent conduct problems of varying complexities including contract violations up to and including commission forfeitures and contract termination, customer complaints, questionable business submissions, conflict and dispute resolution and market conduct issues or deviations from company policies and guidelines.
Operating cross-functionally, research, coordinate and gather information to support legal actions brought by or against the company as it relates to our independent contractor distribution. Participate in case preparation and strategy development and provide testimony as needed
Draft, coordinate and help negotiate national broker alliances and partnerships and administration, special contractual agreements, amendments and contract waivers as needed.
As subject matter expert answer internal and external resource service requests, inquiries and general questions including the various states Departments of Insurance and various other governmental entities such as Employment Commissions.
Perform other duties, projects and lead projects as assigned such as annual terminations for deficient performing independent contractor managers, product audits, market conduct working group, and questionable business working group.
Job Specifications
Proven analytical, decision making and problem solving skills, often under ambiguous conditions. Must be able to sift though information and determine relevance and root causes.
Proven experience to exercise sound professional judgment.
Excellent, clear and effective verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, explain and apply contractual language.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and collaboration skills.
Ability to build strong team focus and uses appropriate influencing strategies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and self directed.
Demonstrated leadership skills in a team environment.
Prior management experience.
College degree or equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of field hierarchy, and company guidelines and operations.
Must have full understanding of Colonial Life sales contracts and compensation.
Proven experience working with and strong knowledge of sales organization.
General knowledge of legal process.
Effective research skills.
Strong PC skills.
Ability to travel on a limited basis.
#LI-TB1
~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Colonial Life
Auto-ApplyBusiness Development Representative
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:This position is responsible for completing a variety of proactive connections through various channels to build and foster a positive relationship with both prospective client leads, existing clients, and insurance agents interested in becoming contracted to sell Colonial Life products. This customer and field facing role will directly influence new client acquisitions as well as additional sales and improved client retention with existing clients, all while enhancing the Colonial Life brand. This front-line professional is accountable for creating a consistent and positive lead nurturing experience to drive prospective client interest. They will conduct initial decision maker interest meetings with prospective clients and connect them with contracted sales agents when ready to move forward as a client. They will also conduct interest conversations with prospective agents and brokers and connect them with the appropriate field representative. The incumbent will also be responsible for overseeing existing client connections, identifying and anticipating their needs, reacting and expediting the resolution of any identified questions or issues, and ensuring each client has a strong, active sales agent relationship.
This role is responsible for partnering and consulting with our sales organization and internal business partners to drive frequent sales connections and retention of Colonial Life's clients across the country. This includes collaborating with sales leaders to implement strategies that achieve sales and retention objectives through a client-first lens.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Achieve company new client digital channel acquisition metrics through aggressive outreach processes, consultation, negotiations, and positioning of Colonial Life and Unum offerings within profit and product design guidelines.
Achieve company existing client connection and customer satisfaction metrics.
Nurture prospective client leads from a variety of digital platforms and industry events through timely, personalized, and multi-channel outreaches and follow-ups.
Acquire a broad knowledge of Colonial Life and Unum's group and voluntary product portfolio and service offerings and how to position sales solutions to brokers and clients.
Conduct prospective and in-force client interest meetings to better understand needs and position key products, services and solutions to maximize enrollment likelihood and effectiveness.
Oversee in-force client connections through digitally automated outreaches, higher touch connections when needed, and respond timely to responses from clients with questions or needs.
Connect leads ready to move forward with the appropriate sales rep in market, and ensure timely action taken on sales opportunities identified with both prospective and existing clients.
Document all outreach and outcomes for tracking and process improvement.
Job Specifications
Bachelor's degree required or at least 4 years of similar experience
Demonstrated ability to establish a leadership presence with internal and external partners along with a strong ability to create relationships
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and presentation skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Highly energized, motivated self-starter who thrives on a challenge and in a fast-paced environment
High level of organization, implementation/execution and project management abilities
Demonstrate a "can-do" spirit, a sense of optimism and excitement, ownership and commitment/loyalty
Goal and results oriented
Strong ability to think and implement strategically and tactically
Strong ability to influence and persuade
Strong oral and written communication skills as well as problem solving skills
Ability to work with a team to achieve optimal sales results
Ability to travel on a limited basis
Technically proficient and a strong communicator on multiple platforms, including social media, email, and phone
Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with change as business needs change and processes evolve
Be licensed to solicit insurance or obtain an insurance license in states within assigned territory within 45 days of hire
May perform other duties as assigned
~IN1
#LI-KL1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$53,300.00-$100,700.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Colonial Life
Auto-ApplyProfessional Development Program Associate
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
+ Award-winning culture
+ Inclusion and diversity as a priority
+ Performance Based Incentive Plans
+ Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
+ Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
+ Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
+ Mental health support
+ Career advancement opportunities
+ Student loan repayment options
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Flexible work environments
**_*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans_** **.**
And that's just the beginning...
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
**General Summary:**
This three- to four-year rotational program is designed to give participants experience in a wide variety of roles. Each experience is unique, allowing the flexibility to pursue individual interests, develop strengths, and prepare for a successful leadership career. Associates are highly motivated inclusive leaders with the intellectual curiosity to keep up with the fast-paced, ever-changing business environment and they are empowered to deliver upon our purpose and create a differentiated experience for our customers around the globe.
- Three- to four-year rotational program with each rotation lasting 12-18 months depending on role, complexity, and business needs
- Rotations may include (but are not limited to): Benefits, Underwriting, Customer Services, Enrollment, Finance, and Digital Transformation
- Work locations may include: Chattanooga, TN; Portland, ME; and Columbia, SC. Associates are strongly encouraged to work at two locations during their time in the program.
- Stretch and grow in an environment that encourages curiosity, celebrates innovative thinking
- Experience robust leadership training and skill development through outside vendors, leadership summits, and presentations from our senior leaders
- Interact with senior leaders through an assigned mentor, as well as networking, coaching, and personalized development plan opportunities
The PDP Associate is the first of a two-level leadership development program. Upon successful completion of the second rotation, a PDP Associate is eligible to be promoted to a Sr. PDP.
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Successfully complete 3-4 cross-functional job rotations, including all required training development courses, assignments, and projects, while incorporating this knowledge into daily work to drive results for enterprise
+ Demonstrate outstanding performance during assigned roles
+ Partner with functional management team during business rotations to gain deeper knowledge of each function, the day-to-day operations and how the business unit interconnects with other areas of the business
+ Work with assigned mentor and develop personal development plan
+ Develop and maintain a strong and specialized working knowledge of Unum's products, services, and business processes
+ Openness to serve as an informal leader/mentor to junior level peers, including interns preparing for a transition into the Professional Development Program
+ May manage a team
+ Work on and/or lead special projects, as assigned, that require research, analysis, and operational effectiveness evaluations.
+ Possess strong communication skills to present all issues and resolutions identified to leadership.
+ Lead and collaborate with others on highly visible, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Job Specifications**
+ Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, Economics or Math is preferred)
+ 3.0 cumulative GPA
+ Ability to demonstrate leadership (on campus, in your community, or from past work - we love to see examples in your application!)
+ Comfort with ambiguity necessary as you will be placed in various roles, encounter diverse leadership styles, and develop new business processes as part of your rotational experience
+ Creative problem solving and strong analytical skills
+ Motivation to complete quality work by established deadlines
+ Demonstrate ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
+ Capability to lead and collaborate with others on highly visible, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives
+ Strong ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with others
+ \#LI-MK1
+ ~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Director, IT Delivery
Columbia, SC job
Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.
Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company - not just insurers.
We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.
Unum is changing, and we're excited about what's next. Join us.
**General Summary:**
The Delivery Director plays a critical leadership role within Unum's Grow organization, overseeing the successful delivery of complex, multi-year initiatives that directly support the creation, enhancement, and modernization of Unum's product portfolio. This leader is responsible for shaping delivery strategy, ensuring disciplined execution, and driving alignment. You will partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure that related product workflows are delivered with consistency, clarity, and high quality.
Beyond overseeing delivery, the Director will anticipate risks, remove impediments, and ensure that teams operate with the structure, transparency, and accountability required for high-visibility work. This includes guiding prioritization conversations, validating resource needs, reinforcing Agile delivery practices, and ensuring that teams stay focused on delivering measurable outcomes.
This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives in a dynamic Agile environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and can champion change across multiple teams. You will foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, ensuring that teams not only have what they need to execute successfully, but are also motivated, aligned, and equipped to support the long-term goals of the Grow portfolio.
**Job Specifications:**
+ Proven experience as a people manager, ideally overseeing multiple teams, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop emerging leaders.
+ Strong background in IT with a track record of leading complex, multi-year initiatives in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
+ Demonstrated success driving transformation, process improvements, and organizational change.
+ Strong understanding of Agile/Lean leadership principles and the ability to apply them across teams.
+ Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and articulate a clear vision for change.
+ Strategic and critical thinking capability, supported by strong planning and execution discipline.
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science (preferred) or equivalent technical experience.
+ 8+ years of experience in an IT-related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
+ Proven ability to deliver high-visibility programs with tight timelines, complex dependencies, and significant cross-functional coordination.
+ Ability to apply broad business and technology insights, including internal and external trends, to support effective implementation of IT plans.
+ Leadership style that promotes accountability, resilience, innovation, and a sustainable pace while empowering teams to take smart risks and think creatively.
**Principal Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the delivery of large, complex initiatives that support Unum's product development lifecycle
+ Oversee Delivery teams, including contractor resources.
+ Ensure teams have clear priorities, appropriate staffing, and disciplined processes to meet quality and timeline commitments.
+ Proactively identify and remove delivery blockers, ensuring teams have the support and resources needed to succeed.
+ Provide hands-on coaching and development
+ Build delivery capability by modeling strong execution, planning, and stakeholder management practices.
+ Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on outcomes and continuous improvement.
+ Champion change across the Grow organization by improving delivery processes, team routines, and cross-team collaboration.
+ Assess tools, processes, and support structures, recommending enhancements to strengthen execution.
+ Promote transparency, predictability, and proactive risk management to reinforce delivery discipline.
\#LI-TS1
~IN1
Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$109,100.00-$224,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Bilingual Customer Benefit Advisor I
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:Minimum starting hourly rate is $22.00
The Customer Benefit Advisor (CBA) I is the entry level in a three-level career path. A CBA I is a critical first point of contact for our customers.
To be successful in this role, the incumbent is responsible for demonstrating exceptional customer service for business serviced by Unum/Colonial Life. It is critical to provide accurate information on benefits, claims, and or policy administration with minimal operational oversight. Incumbents in this role will be tasked with compiling information for multiple product types, from multiple systems, and providing responses to customers that are thorough, clear, and concise. All work is carefully performed according to established protocols/procedures.
In this role, incumbents must demonstrate a willingness to provide strong customer service - providing accurate information to customers, expressing appropriate empathy, and resolving customer issues where appropriate. This position requires the use of multiple system applications and administrative processes. While service is focused on our external customers, this position is responsible for creating detailed/appropriate documentation for our internal cross-functional business partners.
In addition to providing excellent customer service in accordance with established standards, incumbents will need to demonstrate proficiency in individual metrics (i.e. accuracy, post-interaction surveys, average handle time, after call work, schedule adherence, etc.) that are in line with pre-set expectations and drive results for the Customer Contact Center.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Be the customers' first line of sight (advisor) by being available to assist via multiple avenues of communication with timely and accurate information regarding policy and coverage-related questions.
Meet or exceed company goals and metrics to guarantee the best experience for customers.
Be open and motivated by feedback and guidance to be at your best for customers.
Protect customers' privacy (both internal and external) and reassure them with empathy and professionalism.
Be available to work a regularly assigned shift between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Eastern time Monday-Friday.
Reliable attendance in accordance with contact center attendance guidelines.
Successfully complete all required training and associated support periods.
Ability to obtain information from multiple systems and relay to customers in a seamless manner.
Follow all documented processes/workflow to enhance customer service and reduce customer effort/operating efficiency.
Utilize resources and tools to accurately respond to customer inquiries.
Demonstrate a passion for the values outlined in value statements.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
1 year customer service experience preferred, with a strong preference that the experience be in the insurance/healthcare/medical/financial field or equivalent area.
Highschool diploma or GED required.
Successful completion of Contact Center training program, including demonstrating phone proficiency and passing required knowledge checks.
A passion for helping customers and exceeding their expectations with high integrity.
Answering customer inquiries, translating documents and acting as an interpreter for English and Spanish languages.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex your communication style to best meet the needs of customers, both in English and Spanish.
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, structured environment, answering numerous inquiries for customers at their greatest time of need.
Strong computer and multi-tasking skills as well as the ability to confidently work in multiple systems with dual monitors.
Familiarity with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continually learn and grow.
An excellent work ethic and ability to adapt and work successfully in a continually changing environment.
Dependability - being available when needed by teammates and customers.
Comfortable with video communications via MS Teams throughout the day to communicate with teammates and leadership face to (virtual) face.
Must meet attendance requirements and in office expectations when applicable.
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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$36,000.00-$62,400.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplyProduct Owner
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.
Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans
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And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:We're seeking an Agile Product Owner to join our team!
This role blends strategy and delivery, partnering with IT and business stakeholders to define the roadmap, drive feature development, and ensure operational readiness for new capabilities.
You'll work closely with development teams during PI planning, remove roadblocks, and keep the team focused on delivering what matters most.
The ideal candidate brings product management or ownership experience, strong knowledge of Scaled Agile, and the ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining executive presence. Experience building digital, mobile first consumer-facing portals is highly valued.
Specifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical subject matter to nontechnical audiences
Demonstrated success in progressive delivery of technical projects
Proven ability to lead a team, influence with and without authority, challenge the status quo, and create a competitive advantage for the organization
Product Owner certification preferred (PSPO and/or CSPO)
Proven understanding of product management lifecycle and agile methodologies
IT technical acumen to effectively collaborate with architects, designers and all DevOps team members
Experience developing and understanding digital technology roadmaps, including identification and understanding of technical requirements
Strong interpersonal skills and track record of engaging with customers and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels; demonstrated ability to listen, influence, and relate to stakeholders in their own language
Ability to help inform leaders in making difficult decisions
Creative thinker and problem solver who can confidently express complex ideas in an articulate, concise manner
Experience in negotiation and persuasion skills
High levels of ownership and accountability; self-starter able to navigate ambiguity and chart a path forward
Ability to champion change and support teams through change
Able to coach, mentor, and identify and address skill gaps for continuous improvement of self and team
Demonstrated results aligned with Our Value principles
Some travel may be required
Responsibilities
Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses within product scope.
Align IT delivery roadmap with the strategic annual product roadmap.
Identify business opportunities and execute on the product roadmap.
Define product and adoption KPIs with business partners and cascade metrics through development and delivery activities.
Maintain a holistic understanding of client personas; engage internal and external clients to validate assumptions and articulate needs to the Agile team.
Translate client needs from discovery into prioritized product backlog items, including acceptance criteria (features, user stories).
Ensure client feedback informs prioritization, trade-offs, and roadmap decisions.
Build and maintain an updated, prioritized product backlog that includes technical work for long-term integrity.
Apply Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Customer Journey, Program Ways of Working) throughout delivery.
Use tools and techniques (focus groups, surveys, usability sessions, prototyping) to gather client insights and feedback.
Apply tactical Agile practices for work decomposition, planning, estimation, backlog management, and status reporting.
Maintain internal business expertise and monitor industry trends, technology, and market advancements.
Share best practices and actively participate in Product Owner forums.
Ensure operational readiness for new capabilities moving to production.
Partner with operational leaders to design digital adoption strategies.
Track benefit realization and monitor KPIs for deployed solutions; incorporate feedback into future backlog enhancements.
Use backlog management tools to report metrics, status, and progress toward deployment.
Monitor delivery progress against timelines and communicate adjustments as needed.
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~IN1
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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$89,400.00-$183,500.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
Auto-ApplySenior Accountant - Investment Accounting (Derivatives)
Columbia, SC job
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
* Award-winning culture
* Inclusion and diversity as a priority
* Performance Based Incentive Plans
* Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
* Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
* Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
* Mental health support
* Career advancement opportunities
* Student loan repayment options
* Tuition reimbursement
* Flexible work environments
* All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
And that's just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
General Summary:
This is a senior level individual contributor position that performs moderately complex accounting and analysis specializing in an accounting-focused area of Finance. The position will provide accounting and financial analyses working individually or with others that serve to inform and ground business decisions and will collaborate with subject matter experts, provide quality financial analytics, and exercise judgment to drive optimum solutions for various accounting, financial, and business issues. The individual will work cross functionally with treasury, external business partners, and government agencies. Responsibilities may include the development of, implementation of, and adherence to accounting/financial policies and procedures that will improve operations, consistency, controls, process efficiency, and effectiveness of the functional area.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Responsible for moderately complex accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, IFRS, and Statutory accounting standards, including reconciling accounts related to the specific financial area to maintain control and accuracy by identifying discrepancies and their cause and recommendations for corrective action.
* Prepare, record, analyze, and report moderately complex accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and principals.
* Prepare and distributes periodic moderately complex financial statements for various governmental and/or regulatory agencies.
* Conduct research regarding the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters.
* Assist with implementation of timely, cost-effective planning strategies designed to create value and enhance the Company's worldwide financial position.
* Provide information in connection with the external and internal audits to ensure compliance.
* Assist with tax controversies and notices, by responding to information requests, preparing workpapers, gathering other supporting documentation, and corresponding to exam agents to support the company's tax position.
* Develop, implement, and communicate to management on new policies and processes to comply with newly issues accounting standards, including GAAP, Statutory, and Tax basis accounting.
* Mentor and oversee work of less experienced team members.
* Be proactive. Use knowledge and skills to make appropriate recommendations for efficiencies and to enhance productivity.
* Maintain integrity of data in various systems and data assets that support the specific financial areas (e.g., accounting, planning, and administrative systems).
* Analyze financial data, identify issues/variances, provide recommendations for appropriate action, and prepare related reports in consultation with business partner.
* Conduct special studies and lead projects.
* Demonstrate ability to utilize resources and produce results to solve problems or issues with minimal support.
* Take ownership for outcome of their own efforts.
* Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through continuously deepening your understanding of the business, getting more insight of the company through the financial data, and working with managers in the group to learn the big picture.
* Partner effectively with business management (typically at an officer level) to provide accounting, tax, or financial solutions that deliver business value.
* Communicate issues identified, proactively recommend the most appropriate/effective resolutions and present effectively to management.
* Maintain a strong, specialized working knowledge of Unum's products, services and business processes including, their specific business area, the issues and technical skills required to support the area.
* May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
* Bachelor's degree required, or comparable work experience that well prepares or qualifies the individual for the work to be performed. Master's degree a plus
* CPA preferred, or CPA eligible and have made demonstrated progress towards achieving a CPA.
* 3+ years of accounting experience or equivalent relevant work experience preferred.
* Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success in financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems including generally accepted accounting principles and current accounting policies and procedures.
* Strong understanding of the components of multiple financial statements and how they interact with one another.
* Experience navigating change in a positive way.
* Exhibits outstanding customer service skills, effectively collaborating with team members and other departments to complete tasks. Actively expands professional network across various functional areas.
* Highly motivated individual able to take independent actions to solve problems/issues with limited involvement from manager.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal guidance from manager.
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments to maximize performance, problem solving and results.
* Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with all levels of management. Adept at handling group dynamics.
* Ability to link understanding of business processes, business drivers, and changes to other areas and financial results and trends.
* Intermediate to advanced EXCEL Skills, demonstrate strong analytical skills.
* General ledger systems and reporting tools experience preferred.
* Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
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~IN1
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Company:
Unum
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