Head of Protection Intermediary Distribution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Establish the direction for intermediary distribution and convert ambition into a distinct commercial strategy.

• Take ownership of and execute the intermediary distribution strategy, ensuring accountability for profitable growth, quality, persistency, and market share.

• Determine competitive areas, investment opportunities, and avenues that deliver customer and commercial value.

• Cultivate and lead strategic relationships with the major protection intermediary firms in the UK.

• Strengthen partnerships and panel positions where applicable.

• Create new distribution frameworks and market pathways.

• Work collaboratively with Halifax Intermediaries and various departments within Lloyds Banking Group.

• Utilize insights and management information to pinpoint opportunities, make trade-offs, and intervene when performance deviates from expectations.

• Oversee service recovery and address complex partner issues.

• Influence proposition, pricing, service, and technology priorities based on market and adviser insights.

• Develop a high-performing, commercially inquisitive team.

• Report directly to the Protection Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the UK protection intermediary market, including relevant regulations, technicalities, and legislative frameworks.

• Proven track record of driving growth and translating strategy into quantifiable results.

• Established reputation and strong market presence.

• Exceptional leadership in senior relationships and the ability to influence effectively.

• Experience in leading, developing, and empowering a team to achieve ambitious commercial and customer results.

• Strategic judgment and the ability to identify opportunities, prioritize investments, and make decisive choices.

• Robust commercial and analytical skills, utilizing insights and data to guide decisions and monitor performance.

• Confidence and determination to challenge existing norms, resolve complex challenges, and eliminate barriers to growth.

• Articulate, genuine, and engaging leadership style.

• Awareness of Scottish Widows’ key competitors and current trends in the Protection market.

• Understanding of the mortgage and wealth sectors and their potential contribution to broader growth objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working options: Hybrid Working, Job Share.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• An inclusive workplace with diversity initiatives.

• Menopause health support package.

• Working with Cancer initiative.

• Reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes.

• Opportunities for learning, growth, and development.

• Background checks and recruitment assistance from Lloyds Banking Group.