Group Retirement Platform Product Manager

Socket.dev; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

EAP

Job summary

Corebridge Financial seeks a seasoned Group Retirement Platform Product Manager to own the retirement and related platform capabilities, shaping multi-year roadmaps and ensuring compliance with ERISA and DOL rules. You will drive cross-functional delivery, partner with IT, operations, and sales to launch capabilities, and influence stakeholders at the highest levels.

The role demands strategic thinking and proven leadership to grow the platform and client retention, with a hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services, retirement industry.
• 5+ years in platform management (SaaS/fintech/recordkeeping).
• Deep familiarity with retirement data structures and compliance rules.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own the multi-year roadmap and feature backlog for core recordkeeping and adjacent solutions.
• Partner with IT and operations to build scalable, event-driven data models and robust third-party payroll/sponsor integrations.
• Translate ERISA and DOL regulatory shifts into automated, compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and transformation teams to build business cases and deliver strong client outcomes.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Consultant Relations to launch new platform capabilities and define product positioning.

Skills

Agile methods

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Growth mindset

Erisa knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/CS/Business

Tools

Agile planning tools

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.

The Group Retirement Platform Product Manager is responsible for our core retirement platform capabilities and adjacent capabilities that serve our in-plan clients. This role serves as the platform owner for our portfolio of retirement plan platforms, self-directed brokerage, non-qualified deferred compensation, health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and student debt services, including both proprietary platforms and vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking and strong execution skills, translating our business goals and platform needs into a cohesive framework of capabilities designed to drive client acquisition and retention. This leader will own platform roadmaps designed to meet market’s commercial demands, rather than day-to-day operations. This role reports to the EVP of Product, Pricing and Investments.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the multi-year roadmap and feature backlog for core recordkeeping and adjacent solutions
• Partner with IT and operations to build scalable, event-driven data models and robust third-party payroll/sponsor integrations
• Translate complex ERISA and Department of Labor (DOL) regulatory shifts into automated solutions designed to maintain compliance and meet client needs, rather than manual operational workarounds
• Collaborate with IT, operations and transformation teams to build business cases and ultimately deliver strong client and business outcomes
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Consultant Relations to launch new platform capabilities and define product positioning

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years in financial services, specifically within the retirement services industry
• 5+ years in platform management, focused on SaaS, fintech, or defined-contribution recordkeeping systems
• Deep familiarity with retirement data structures (plans, cohorts, contributions, rollovers) and compliance rules.
• Hands-on experience with agile planning tools
• Proven ability to manage teams, develop talent, drive change and influence stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with growth mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analyses clearly to senior leaders
• Culture carrier and both team leader and team player
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Business

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $195,000 to $310,000 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.

Work Location

This position can be based in Jersey City-NJ, Houston-TX, Charlotte, NC and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

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This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

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:

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