Head of Group Distribution at MLC Life Insurance

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Initiatives, Growth Opportunities Identification, Relationship Building, Business Prospect Nurturing, Strategic Decision Making, Tender Activity Coordination, Commercial Acumen, Group Insurance Landscape Knowledge, Business Development, Tender Management, Account Management, Product Proposition, Member Experience, Operational Frameworks Setup, Strategic Mindset, Resilience

Industry

Insurance

Description

Are you committed to bringing your best to life every day? At Acenda, we draw on over 135 years of heritage to empower a brighter future with security and confidence. Our values-driven business strives for high performance and growth as we look towards the future. As part of the global Nippon Life Group, we will enhance our capabilities and further strengthen our enduring commitment to putting customers at the heart of everything we do. And to support our partners to do the same. We believe that when people have the support, clarity, and confidence they need, they can do their best work and build a future they’re proud of. We encourage our people to take life on – inside and outside of work – to grow and make a real impact for our customers, partners, and each other. The role Reporting into the Chief Growth Officer at Acenda, the Head of Group Distribution role is a newly created role within our Commercial business unit. As we progress the merger of the Resolution Life & Acenda business together, to create one of the largest life businesses in the market, a critical component of our future is we continue to invest and grow our Group Insurance business with renewed focus and rigour. You will be responsible for creating and driving strategic initiatives that will deliver long-term value on our Group channel. This role will lead the effort in identifying new growth opportunities, create and nuture new relationships and business prospects, and drive strategic decisions on where Acenda should choose to participate within the Group market. Partnering closely with our General Manager, Group Partnerships, you will also play a critical role in ensuring new tender activity within existing schemes is coordinated and executed efficiently. About you You are a commercially astute and experienced professional with a strong understanding of the Group Insurance landscape and ecosystem, across both corporate and superfunds. You are able to demonstrate strong knowledge of the Group industry and insurance. Experience spanning business development, tender and account management, product proposition, member experience expectations and setting up operational frameworks and processes, with a track record of driving growth and delivering value in the Group channel. As part of a small and specialised team, you possess the willingness to play a hands-on role in driving outcomes and a collaborative culture, along with a strategic mindset to identify and drive future growth opportunities. Lastly, as an individual, you possess strong resilience with an adaptable mindset as we continue to pivot and refine our strategic approach to winning. Bringing our best to life - why join us? We do work that makes a genuine difference to our customers, partners and community. We have a supportive, inclusive and flexible team culture, including hybrid working. We support your growth and development, and careers across our business units and teams that are as unique as our people. We reward and celebrate our successes, through our incentive and recognition programs. We offer tools, resources and benefits to support your wellbeing, including additional lifestyle leave. We connect and celebrate our diversity at work through our social committees and employee groups, and we contribute to our community with paid volunteer leave and through our Reconciliation Action Plan and sustainability commitments. We celebrate the diversity of our customers and community, and we embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into how we do business. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and identities. Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (including Federal Police Checks, Employment checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons and Bankruptcy checks) will be completed prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates, however they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for creating and driving strategic initiatives to deliver long-term value within the Group channel, focusing on growing the Group Insurance business post-merger. The Head of Group Distribution will lead efforts in identifying new growth opportunities, nurturing relationships, and guiding strategic market participation decisions.