Head of Annuity Business Development
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Job Location:
Pittsfield, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 148940 - 244685
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team that drives Guardians annuity growth strategy Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex business challenges leading high-impact initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders Do you bring deep domain expertise and a passion for identifying new opportunities and shaping the future of annuities
Guardian is seeking a Head of Annuity Business Development to lead strategic initiatives that expand our annuity business. Reporting to the Head of Annuities this individual contributor role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities leading complex projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive innovation and business performance.
You are
An experienced leader with expertise in annuity markets and business strategy. You excel at anticipating market and regulatory shifts solving complex problems and leading strategic initiatives with broad impact. You are comfortable operating independently in a dynamic environment influencing senior leaders and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.
You will
Identifyand evaluate strategic growth opportunities across Guardians annuity business.
Leadcomplex initiatives and projects with notable risk and visibility from concept through execution.
Advisesenior leaders on market trends business dynamics and emerging opportunities.
Developbusiness cases internal documents and strategic recommendations that influence functional and enterprise-level decisions.
Collaborateacross product distribution finance legal and compliance teams to align on priorities and execution.
Communicatecomplex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse internal and external audiences.
Influencestakeholders to adopt new approaches improve client service and drive innovation.
Contributeto the development of functional strategy and long-term business planning.
Key stakeholders include Guardian Product Marketing Operations Legal and Distribution.
You have
10 years of experience in annuity strategy business development or product innovation or related work experience.
Mastery-level understanding of annuity products preferably group products distribution dynamics and regulatory considerations.
Proven experience leading complex high-impact projects across cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing deliverables across key initiatives
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and external partners.
A bachelors degree and MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Salary Range:
$148940.00 - $244685.00The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building leadership development and philanthropic opportunities we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Revenue Growth
- Business Model
- Account Management
- Business Operations
- CRM
- Client Relationships
- Market Research
- Due Diligence
- New Customers
- New Markets
- Strategic Initiatives
- Partnerships
- Business Units
- strategic plan
