Head of Protection Intermediary Distribution

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership and execute the strategy for intermediary distribution.

• Propel profitable growth, enhance quality, ensure persistency, and increase market share.

• Establish the strategic direction for intermediary distribution and convert ambitions into a commercial strategy.

• Steer the team and partners towards shared objectives.

• Identify key markets, investments, and prospects that offer customer and commercial value.

• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with major UK protection intermediary firms.

• Secure robust partnerships and panel positions wherever suitable.

• Develop distribution frameworks and channels in collaboration with Halifax Intermediaries and other Lloyds Banking Group departments.

• Leverage management information and insights to pinpoint opportunities and monitor performance.

• Lead service recovery efforts and address complex partner challenges.

• Impact proposition, pricing, service, and technology priorities.

• Create and nurture a high-performing, commercially inquisitive team.

• Report directly to the Protection Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth understanding of the UK protection intermediary landscape, including relevant regulatory, technical, and legislative frameworks.

• Proven history of driving growth and converting strategy into tangible outcomes.

• Established reputation and strong presence in the market.

• Exceptional senior relationship management skills with the ability to influence effectively.

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

• Strategic judgment with the capacity to identify opportunities, direct investment, and make clear decisions.

• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to utilize insights and data to guide decision-making and assess performance.

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

• Articulate, genuine, and engaging leadership approach.

• Familiarity with Scottish Widows' main competitors and current developments in the Protection market would be advantageous.

• Understanding of the mortgage and wealth sectors would also be beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and job sharing.

• An inclusive workplace with diversity initiatives.

• Menopause health support package.

• Initiatives focused on working with cancer patients.

• Reasonable adjustments provided during recruitment for applicants with disabilities.

• Opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development.

• Background checks and recruitment assistance available.