Head Of Institutional Retirement Distribution & Strategic Partnerships

Securian Financial

Saint Paul, MN, US
Base: $132,000- $274,000; bonus/equity: eligible f...
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Institutional retirement distribution
Strategic partnerships
Defined contribution solutions
** Securian Financial is seeking a Head of Institutional Retirement Distribution & Strategic Partnerships to lead and expand their Institutional Retirement Solutions business. This senior leadership role involves developing distribution strategies, managing partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence in a complex market. **

Job Summary

  • Lead Securian’s national distribution strategy across advisor, consultant, aggregator, and recordkeeper channels, overseeing external wholesaling, national accounts, and business development.
  • Build and refine the operating model, including segmentation, territory design, and pipeline discipline, while strengthening consultant and advisor engagement.
  • Support the development of multi-partner and multi-insurer ecosystems, leading the roadmap for recordkeeper and middleware connectivity and driving integrations for scalable adoption.

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** Securian Financial is seeking a Head of Institutional Retirement Distribution & Strategic Partnerships to lead and expand their Institutional Retirement Solutions business. This senior leadership role involves developing distribution strategies, managing partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence in a complex market. **

Salary

Base: $132,000- $274,000; Bonus/Equity: eligible for incentive program; Benefits: comprehensive range of benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • institutional retirement distribution
  • strategic partnerships
  • defined contribution solutions
  • stable value and guaranteed income
  • national go-to-market strategy
  • scalable distribution platform

Nice-to-have

  • thought leadership
  • ecosystem development
  • high performance culture

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in insurance/financial services
  • 5+ years leading distribution team
  • Actuarial expertise (FSA preferred)
  • Proven success forming strategic partnerships
  • Experience leading large external organizations
  • Strong strategic and operational acumen
  • Executive presence and strong communication skills
  • Navigating fiduciary, regulatory, and compliance
  • Understanding of stable value/guaranteed income
  • MN Life/Health Insurance License
  • Travel approximately 30-40%

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