Associate Director, Annuity Product Mgmt

Corebridge Financial, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness: medical, dental,

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Employee Assistance Program

Matching charitable donations 1:1 up

Volunteer Time Off: up to 16 hours

Paid Time Off: 24 PTO days

Job summary

Corebridge Financial is seeking an Associate Director of Annuity Product Management to drive launch and oversight of annuity products across group and individual lines. The role requires SME-level knowledge of retirement products, strong collaboration with IT, legal, compliance, finance, and sales, and a track record of delivering on product initiatives.

The candidate will coordinate multi-team lifecycle activities, develop business requirements, and maintain product timelines while ensuring

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.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and changing deadlines.
• Fundamental knowledge of Project Management methodologies (Waterfall & Agile).

Responsibilities

• Execute on new product launches and ongoing oversight of Corebridge Retirement Services suite of annuity products across group and individual products (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, and variable).
• Drive design and implementation of group and individual annuity products for defined contribution plans, rollover, and retail market.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to drive new product designs.
• Maintain expertise around products, operational practices, and regulatory issues.
• Learn and be SME on products to respond to technical and general questions.
• Assist with launching annuity products, services, and enhancements; coordinate project life cycle with cross-function teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines; develop business requirements and product specs for new/updated products.
• Support team members with project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Annuity Product and Administration/Ops

Retirement industry knowledge

Retirement Plan knowledge

Client-facing communication

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and multitasking skills

Microsoft Office + Adobe Acrobat

Project management under deadlines

PM methodologies: Waterfall & Agile

Education

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

Series 6 license

LIMRA/LOMA certifications in annuity/retirement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

## Associate Director, Annuity Product MgmtApplylocations: TX-Houstontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR2600747Who 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 preferredWhy 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 & MarketingEstimated Travel Percentage (%): No TravelRelocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company