Open‑Architecture Platform Strategy Lead

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a senior product leader to own the forward‑looking strategy across advisory, annuities and alternatives within an open‑architecture ecosystem. You will identify gaps, translate industry trends into platform initiatives, and shape differentiated product constructs with third‑party partners.

In this role you will craft go‑to‑market plans, align with Marketing, Sales and Training, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that move the platform from

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in wealth/asset management, insurance, or fintech.
• Deep knowledge of fee-based advisory, annuities, alternatives, and managed solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build or evolve open-architecture platforms without manufacturing products.
• Strong commercial and go-to-market orientation—understands how strategy translates into advisor behavior.
• Proven success working cross-functionally and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance vision with practical execution.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and turning ideas into scalable initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the forward‑looking product strategy across advisory, annuities, and alternatives.
• Develop platform differentiation and go‑to‑market plans with marketing and sales.
• Manage partner strategy, onboarding, and joint solutions with asset managers and carriers.
• Provide strategic direction across Product Management, Sales, Marketing and Training.

Skills

Wealth management

Asset management

Insurance

Fintech

Open-architecture platforms

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a senior product leader to own the forward‑looking strategy across advisory, annuities and alternatives within an open‑architecture ecosystem. You will identify gaps, translate industry trends into platform initiatives, and shape differentiated product constructs with third‑party partners.

In this role you will craft go‑to‑market plans, align with Marketing, Sales and Training, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that move the platform from