Senior Product Line Manager

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 actdecisively 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.

About The Role

This position is responsible for leading implementation, ongoing management and support for a specific product line that is sold by strategic partners within various sales distribution channels. Furthermore, this person will be a single point of contact for all product related items associated with their product line (i.e., marketing, rate setting, legal, operations, and compliance) while providing support to other lines when necessary. Additionally, this role is responsible for chairing leadership committees, development and delivery of project-related presentations, communicating key initiatives to our strategic account partners, ensuring adequate and compliant project documentation, monitoring sales trends, and identifying/resolving process/procedural issues that may arise with key stakeholders and clients.  The person in this role will be the product line expert and must have a proven record of driving results through cross-functional, multi-location business environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting either the Fixed, Index, or RILA and/or Variable Annuity product line and related initiatives designed to be distributed through various sales channels.
• Keen understanding of our suite of products and strategic partner preferences, sales metrics, and growth opportunities.
• Champion the IMO sales channel by understanding strategic partner preferences, fostering key relationships, analyzing IMO sales trends, identifying areas for improvement, subject matter expert for tactical indirect product initiatives, and contributing to the development of strategies to optimize sales growth.
• Lead discussions and updates for annual Owners Acknowledgement reviews with Legal, Product Development, and Compliance.
• Assist in setting strategic direction that will move product lines forward in harmony with company goals.
• Draft new product or feature announcements and work closely with Strategic Account Partners to ensure communication strategy aligns with distribution goals.
• Collaborate with the internal partners to develop and review content for client-facing communications and web material.
• Manages the creation of documentation related to new products or features as well as product or feature enhancements (i.e., comparative grids, presentations, etc.).
• Oversee initiatives and key meetings that include thoughtful preparation of agendas, chairing of meetings, identification of follow-up items, contributing to timely and thorough documentation and distribution of meeting minutes, as well as after meeting follow-up.
• Lead working groups comprised of participants from Legal, Operations, IT, Marketing, Sales, third party administrators, when applicable, and distribution partner representatives.
• Review and sign-off of marketing, point-of-sale, and other support materials/documents for each initiative.
• Continuously monitor, measure launched products, and feed learnings back into the product development and implementation processes.
• Other tasks as necessary to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective support of new initiatives or other projects supporting the company’s products and product roadmap.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of product and/or project management, operations, distributor/agency, sales, or marketing experience in the financial services industry; Annuity product and industry knowledge preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills – ability to understand and articulate impacts of simple to moderately complex concepts, as well as interpreting data analysis results
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Strong relationship management skills. Prefer experience collaborating with external customers, distributors, and/or sales professionals
• Adaptive learner who is easily able to learn new products, systems, applications, and technologies
• Ability to visualize and/or contribute to the presentation of an idea or process (from concept and design to presentation)
• Adept at handling multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and adhering to deadlines
• Detail oriented with impeccable organizational and follow-up skills
• Collaboration skills and ability to foster effective working relationships internally across the organization (including cross-functional teams and multiple levels) and externally with distribution partner firms
• Results rather than task orientation with a proven record in completing assignments/projects on time and of the highest quality
• Excellent MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000 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. Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX or Woodland Hills, CA office 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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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 [email protected].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

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