National Life Group
Overview
Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.
Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.
We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values:
Do good. Be good. Make good.
About NLG Capital, the investment management company of NLG, which manages approximately $40+ billion in AUM. Our purpose is simple – to allow NLG to keep its promises. Our culture is based on meritocracy, uncompromising transparency, intellectual honesty, performance‑driven learning, relentless pursuit of excellence and is built to foster curiosity and provide opportunities to learn and grow.
NOTE: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Role Summary NLG Capital is seeking an accomplished
Executive Director
to join our
GP Solutions team , focused on building long‑term partnerships with private asset managers. The role is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing investments in asset managers and developing insurance‑optimized strategies that advance NLG Capital’s objectives as a best‑in‑class insurance investment platform.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in GP staking and platform underwriting, motivated by the opportunity to deploy permanent, insurance‑aligned capital into partnerships that combine alignment of interests, proprietary deal flow, and sustainable long‑term growth.
This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that the candidate is in the office four days per week during onsite core days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities GP Investments
Underwrite and execute GP and platform‑level investments in private asset managers.
Structure and negotiate investments that provide governance rights, long‑term economic alignment, and access to proprietary pipelines.
Drive post‑investment engagement to deepen relationships and unlock co‑investment and new product opportunities.
Market Mapping & Intelligence
Maintain a dynamic market map of the private asset ecosystem, focusing on asset manager M&A, minority stake opportunities, and capital formation trends.
Identify high‑potential managers across private credit, real assets, and specialty finance.
Monitor new entrants, capital raisers, consolidators, and specialty platforms with partnership potential.
Bring a forward‑leaning perspective on how asset manager business models are evolving and where value is being created.
Insurance‑Aligned Strategy Development
Partner with GPs to design differentiated, insurance‑optimized strategies in private credit, asset‑backed finance, and real estate.
Assess business plans, platform growth strategies, and manager economics for alignment with NLG Capital’s risk‑return and liability‑matching objectives.
Build a repeatable framework for seeding new products that meet insurance and institutional capital requirements.
Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration
Work across legal, finance, and executive leadership to structure and close complex transactions.
Represent NLG Capital externally with GPs, LPs, and other stakeholders, positioning the firm as a partner of choice in GP Solutions.
Contribute to internal strategy, helping define NLG Capital’s differentiated role in the private markets ecosystem.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
12+ years in private equity, private credit, investment banking, or asset‑management M&A.
Strong preference for experience underwriting GP or platform‑level investments in credit, structured finance, or real assets.
Familiarity with liability‑driven investing and insurance regulatory capital frameworks considered a plus.
Exceptional skills in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring.
Ability to evaluate both manager‑level economics and platform‑level strategic value.
Strong investment committee and presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and low‑ego approach.
Proven ability to source, structure, and execute GP investments that deliver differentiated outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, CFA, or equivalent credentials preferred.
Benefits
Your benefits begin day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the benefits of a career at National Life!
Base Pay Range The base pay range for this position is $225,000 – $330,000 per year. Final salary may vary based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.
Contact National Life Group, 1 National Life Dr, Montpelier, VT 05604
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Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.
We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values:
Do good. Be good. Make good.
About NLG Capital, the investment management company of NLG, which manages approximately $40+ billion in AUM. Our purpose is simple – to allow NLG to keep its promises. Our culture is based on meritocracy, uncompromising transparency, intellectual honesty, performance‑driven learning, relentless pursuit of excellence and is built to foster curiosity and provide opportunities to learn and grow.
NOTE: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Role Summary NLG Capital is seeking an accomplished
Executive Director
to join our
GP Solutions team , focused on building long‑term partnerships with private asset managers. The role is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing investments in asset managers and developing insurance‑optimized strategies that advance NLG Capital’s objectives as a best‑in‑class insurance investment platform.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in GP staking and platform underwriting, motivated by the opportunity to deploy permanent, insurance‑aligned capital into partnerships that combine alignment of interests, proprietary deal flow, and sustainable long‑term growth.
This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that the candidate is in the office four days per week during onsite core days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities GP Investments
Underwrite and execute GP and platform‑level investments in private asset managers.
Structure and negotiate investments that provide governance rights, long‑term economic alignment, and access to proprietary pipelines.
Drive post‑investment engagement to deepen relationships and unlock co‑investment and new product opportunities.
Market Mapping & Intelligence
Maintain a dynamic market map of the private asset ecosystem, focusing on asset manager M&A, minority stake opportunities, and capital formation trends.
Identify high‑potential managers across private credit, real assets, and specialty finance.
Monitor new entrants, capital raisers, consolidators, and specialty platforms with partnership potential.
Bring a forward‑leaning perspective on how asset manager business models are evolving and where value is being created.
Insurance‑Aligned Strategy Development
Partner with GPs to design differentiated, insurance‑optimized strategies in private credit, asset‑backed finance, and real estate.
Assess business plans, platform growth strategies, and manager economics for alignment with NLG Capital’s risk‑return and liability‑matching objectives.
Build a repeatable framework for seeding new products that meet insurance and institutional capital requirements.
Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration
Work across legal, finance, and executive leadership to structure and close complex transactions.
Represent NLG Capital externally with GPs, LPs, and other stakeholders, positioning the firm as a partner of choice in GP Solutions.
Contribute to internal strategy, helping define NLG Capital’s differentiated role in the private markets ecosystem.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
12+ years in private equity, private credit, investment banking, or asset‑management M&A.
Strong preference for experience underwriting GP or platform‑level investments in credit, structured finance, or real assets.
Familiarity with liability‑driven investing and insurance regulatory capital frameworks considered a plus.
Exceptional skills in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring.
Ability to evaluate both manager‑level economics and platform‑level strategic value.
Strong investment committee and presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and low‑ego approach.
Proven ability to source, structure, and execute GP investments that deliver differentiated outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, CFA, or equivalent credentials preferred.
Benefits
Your benefits begin day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the benefits of a career at National Life!
Base Pay Range The base pay range for this position is $225,000 – $330,000 per year. Final salary may vary based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.
Contact National Life Group, 1 National Life Dr, Montpelier, VT 05604
#J-18808-Ljbffr