Brighthouse Financial is looking for a Senior Industry Automation Consultant to provide automation support for the Life and Annuity industry, focusing on data files shared with distributor and vendor partners, and to oversee projects from an Industry Automation perspective.
Requirements
- Required familiarity with industry-standard data files and vendor platforms such as DTCC and DST.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Preferred 2 years of experience in business requirements development, user acceptance testing, and project management.
Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert in industry automation processes, data file structures, and related technologies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define, implement, and test requirements for new life and annuity products, system enhancements, conversions, and industry initiatives.
- Partner with external distribution channels to assess project impacts, communicate changes, and validate distributor-specific requirements.
- Provide ongoing support for production data files, including issue resolution, defect analysis, and daily operational oversight.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Brighthouse Financial’s technology ecosystem and evolving industry standards for data file usage.
- Represent Brighthouse Financial in industry forums and meetings, contributing insights and updates.
- Lead project and testing efforts across industry automation platforms as needed
Other
- 6- 8+ years of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong understanding of life and annuity products—particularly in new business and post-issue processes.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment with evolving responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship building, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and sound business judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity effectively.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines independently.
- Proven problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to challenges
