Senior Specialist – Distributor Support

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial we believe action is everything. Thats 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.

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Senior Specialist to join our Individual Retirement Annuity Product organization. This individual will act as a utility player supporting our Product Distribution Support area. This person will support firm/product/feature onboardings (including on FinTech platforms) product rollouts/changes and coordination of process automation and integration for distribution partners. This Sr. Product Manager will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient and timely onboardings and product changes that support our distribution partner firms customers and sales objectives. The Sr. Product Manager will seek opportunities to streamline processes optimize efficiencies reduce manual workloads increase/enhance the client digital experience and minimize operational risk. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a transformational mindset and technology-leaning approach.

Responsibilities

• Product Onboardings:
  • Lead and coordinate firm onboardings and product launches with a focus on the broker/dealer bank advisory Independent Marketing Organization (IMO) and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channels
  • Collaborate with impacted teams and provide prompt responses to all inquiries so that onboardings stay on schedule
  • Manage updates to all tracking reports for onboardings so that management can easily track project status and capacity (including on Jira/Confluence and Power BI)
  • Consider the client digital experience for all firm onboardings and product/feature rollouts
    
• Rate Communications and Automation
  • Develop knowledge of our automation/robotics processes for rate changes
  • Act as a liaison between Product Management and the Robotics team by coordinating tool updates/maintenance/enhancements and troubleshooting issues
  • Recommend ways to modernize and expand our automation capabilities into more areas (e.g. changes to crediting rates living benefit feature rates contract & state minimums and rates supported on the Companys website)
    
• FinTech & Distribution Partner Support:
  • Manage FinTech platform onboardings and coordinate with impacted teams to meet timeliness and accuracy standards and distribution partner requirements
  • Lead projects and provide business expertise to update products features and rates on FinTech platforms
  • Support our strategic partners by ensuring goals and objectives are aligned and special requests are attentively addressed as they relate to the products and services we provide. That includes having a general understanding of firm preferences and any third party interfaces used to electronically submit applications or promote our suite of products.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-5 years in the financial services industry with experience in product management distributor support operations marketing or sales
• Bachelors degree in business administration marketing finance or related field (preferred)
• Annuity industry knowledge and experience (strongly preferred)
• Eager learner who can quickly acquire new knowledge of products technologies systems and applications
• Individual who is comfortable working with data dashboards automation tools and AI (preferred)
• Project management skills and experience (preferred)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills ability to understand impacts of simple to complex concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines
• Exceptional organization and follow-up skills
• Ability to foster effective working relationships with peers within and across organizational lines
• Proven track record in completing assigned tasks on schedule
• Innovative mindset that embraces continuous process improvement
• Ability to quickly adapt and adjust to change
• Results rather than task orientation
• Ability to quickly assess strengths/weaknesses and address potential risks/issues

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85000 - $90000 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 candidates geographic location skills experience and other 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 Financials 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 $5000.
• 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 . 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.

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