Associate Vice President, Third Party Administration & Supplier Management, Life, Health & Annuities

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President to lead third-party administration and supplier management across Life, Health, and Annuity operations. The executive will set the strategy and operating model, oversee supplier selection and performance, and build senior-level partnerships that support business goals and strong customer outcomes. Responsibilities include governing service levels and contracts, managing supplier-related budgets and sourcing, and driving improvements in service quality, efficiency, and cost. The role also oversees third-party risk, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and organizational development, while partnering with leaders across business functions to support transformation and growth. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional relevant experience, at least 10 years of progressive experience in supplier management, third-party administration, strategic partnerships, or insurance operations, and at least six years of people leadership. Required qualifications include experience leading large-scale outsourced operations, negotiating and governing complex contracts and service-level agreements, and managing supplier performance, financial outcomes, risk, compliance, and governance in a regulated environment. Strong knowledge of Life, Health, or Annuity operations and a record of improving supplier performance and operating models are important. The ideal candidate brings executive-level relationship skills, sound business judgment, and experience collaborating across operations, technology, legal, compliance, risk, procurement, and finance.