Vice President, Group Retirement Product Management

About the role

This role is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of Retirement Services’ group annuity and NAV fund products to ensure growth and retention of retirement plans. This includes collaborating with key internal and external partners to lead the development and rollout of both new and enhanced products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mutual Fund and Group Annuity Product Management team, including both product management and product development to execute new product launches and on-going oversight of Corebridge Retirement Services’ suite of annuity products, including group and individual products across fixed, fixed indexed and variable annuity products.
• Develop strategic multi-year product roadmaps that match customer needs with compelling products and features.
• Drive the design and implementation of group and individual annuity products to be offered within defined contribution plans and in the rollover market; conduct market research and competitive intelligence to drive new product designs.
• Maintain expertise around products, operational practices, and industry and regulatory issues.
• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers and Product Analysts.
• Manage projects relevant to the expansion of the company’s individual and group product offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external parties such as sales distribution, consultants, third-party administrators, and asset managers on product implementation and filing of individual and group products.
• Collaborate with and influence stakeholders, vendors and senior leaders to ensure strategic alignment.
• Collaborate closely with departments like marketing, IT, legal, compliance, and sales to ensure synchronized product initiatives.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with various business units and teams throughout the organization.
• Learn new and existing product lines to be able to serve as SME on products and provide expertise and confidence in response to both technical and general questions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively expanding product management positions within the retirement plan industry.
• Knowledge of ERISA and non-ERISA retirement plan regulations preferred.
• Strong track record of successfully developing and managing financial products to achieve sustainable revenue and profitability.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to drive tangible results.
• Ability to successfully blend strategic market leadership and product management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and deadlines while consistently delivering business results.
• Highest level of integrity and ethics.
• Highly effective communicator, influencer and collaborator.
• Demonstrated confidence, courage and ability to present ideas in a compelling manner but can also listen and engage in a productive dialogue to find "win/win" solutions.
• FINRA Series 6 and 63 required or appropriate.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or another related field.

Skills

• Product management experience in the retirement plan industry.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Knowledge of ERISA and non-ERISA retirement plan regulations.
• Experience with market research and competitive intelligence.
• Experience with product development and launch.
• Experience with regulatory compliance.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to learn and stay updated on industry trends and developments.

Benefits

Corebridge Financial offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee assistance program.
• Matching charitable donations.
• Paid time off.
• Volunteer time off.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 at the commencement of employment. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Schedule

This position can be based in Corebridge Financials' Houston-TX, Woodland Hills-CA or Jersey City-NJ office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to being an employer of choice through a wide variety of programs and initiatives.