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.
• 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 FINRA/state insurance licenses preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or another related field.

Skills

• Product management experience within the retirement plan industry.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage and lead a product development team.
• Understanding of ERISA and non-ERISA retirement plan regulations.
• Experience with market research and competitive intelligence.
• Knowledge of financial products and operational practices.
• Ability to maintain expertise in industry and regulatory issues.

Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 at the commencement of employment. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. 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.

Corebridge Financial offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness program, including:

• Health and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Matching charitable donations.
• Paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We are also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability.