Annuity Product Launch and Implementation Lead

Aspida Oy; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Full benefits package

Full-time position

Job summary

Aspida is seeking an Annuity Product Implementation Manager to lead the operational implementation of new annuity products and product enhancements. This role connects Product Development, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Compliance, reporting to the AVP, Product Development Leader, and requiring onsite presence in Durham three days per week.

The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional initiatives from design through launch, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, actuarial science, project management, or related field.
• Five+ years of experience in annuity product implementation, insurance operations, product management, business analysis, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of fixed, fixed indexed, and/or registered index-linked annuity products.
• Understanding of annuity administration systems, policy servicing processes, and the insurance product lifecycle.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new annuity products and product enhancements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk assessments.
• Translate product specifications into operational and system requirements with Product Development and Actuarial teams.
• Coordinate activities across Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, Distribution, and partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communicate project status to leadership.

Skills

Annuity product implementation

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Business analysis

Policy administration systems

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Project management tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Aspida is seeking an Annuity Product Implementation Manager to lead the operational implementation of new annuity products and product enhancements. This role connects Product Development, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Compliance, reporting to the AVP, Product Development Leader, and requiring onsite presence in Durham three days per week.

The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional initiatives from design through launch, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant