Associate Director, Annuity Product Mgmt

American General Life Insurance Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching up to 6%

Company contributions to 401(k) 3%

Employee Assistance Program

Matching charitable donations

Volunteer Time Off

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Corebridge Financial is seeking an Associate Director, Annuity Product Management, to lead and implement annuity initiatives across group and individual products. You will partner with IT, legal, compliance, finance, sales, and marketing to design, launch, and optimize retirement solutions, acting as a product SME.

The role requires industry knowledge, strong communication, and project-management skills, with a focus on delivering compliant, competitive products.

Qualifications

• Annuity product and administration/operations knowledge.
• Retirement industry knowledge.
• Retirement plan knowledge.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, and able to quickly assess and modify priorities as required when deadlines change.
• Series 6 license.
• LIMRA/LOMA certifications in annuity and/or retirement products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute on new product launches and oversight of Corebridge Retirement Services annuity products.
• Drive design and implementation of group and individual annuity products within defined contribution plans and in rollover & retail market.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to drive new product designs.
• Maintain expertise around products, operational practices, and regulatory issues.
• Learn new and existing product lines to serve as SME and provide expertise on questions.
• Assist with launching annuity products, services, and enhancements to current product lineup.
• Coordinate stages of project life cycle with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines are met.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines in support of development work on annuity products.
• Develop business requirements and product specifications for new products/features, and revisions to existing products and services.
• Support other team members with project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Annuity product knowledge

Retirement industry knowledge

Retirement plan knowledge

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office & Adobe Acrobat

Project management (Waterfall & Agile)

Bachelor’s degree

Series 6 license

LIMRA/LOMA certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Job description

Who We Are At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That's why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow. We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life: We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners. We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders. We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future. We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You'll Work With You will be working with cross-function teams including IT, legal, compliance, finance, sales, and marketing teams.

About The Role

The Associate Director, Annuity Product Management, is responsible for driving the successful implementation of all aspects of annuity product initiatives and ongoing support of the current annuity products. It is expected that this person will be recognized within the organization as a product expert.

Responsibilities

• Execute on new product launches and on-going oversight of Corebridge Retirement Services suite of annuity products, including group and individual products across fixed, fixed indexed, RILA and variable annuity products.
• Drive the design and implementation of group and individual annuity products to be offered within defined contribution plans and in the rollover & retail market.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to drive new product designs.
• Maintain expertise around products, operational practices, and industry and regulatory issues.
• 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.
• Assist with launching annuity products, services, and enhancements to current product lineup.
• Coordinate various stages of project life cycle with cross-function teams including IT, legal, compliance, finance, sales, and marketing to assure that the product timelines are executed in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines in support of development work on annuity products and services.
• Develop business requirements and product specifications for new products/features, and revisions to existing products and services.
• Support other team members with project tasks as assigned.

Skills and Qualification

• Annuity Product and Administration/Operations knowledge
• Retirement industry knowledge
• Retirement Plan knowledge
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, and able to quickly assess and modify priorities as required when deadlines change
• Fundamental knowledge of Project Management methodologies, both waterfall and AGILE
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Series 6 license
• LIMRA/LOMA certifications in annuity and/or retirement products preferred

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.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
• Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is 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. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives. Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com.

Functional Area: SM - Sales & Marketing

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Corebridge Financial makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. Corebridge is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures. For more information, visit www.corebridgefinancial.com. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.