$155.37K - $255.26K/yr
Full-time
Posted 19 days ago
Job description
Do you want to be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of Guardian's annuity product strategy? Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges, navigating regulatory landscapes, and leading high-performing teams? Do you bring deep expertise in Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIA) and Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILA) and a passion for delivering customer-centric solutions?
At Guardian,we do the right thing,we believe people count,we courageously shape our future together, andwe go above and beyond for the people we serve. If these values resonate with you, Guardian is seeking aHead of Annuity Product Management - FIA and RILAto lead the development and execution of our annuity product strategy, drive innovation, and deliver long-term business value.
A strategic product leader with deep expertise in FIA and RILA annuities. You excel at translating market insights into innovative, customer-focused solutions and driving execution through cross-functional teams. You lead through others, influence senior stakeholders, and make high-impact decisions that shape Guardian's annuity strategy and long-term growth.
You willLead the development and execution of Guardian's FIA and RILA product strategy to drive growth and differentiation.
Translate market insights, regulatory changes, and customer needs into actionable product roadmaps.
Oversee product lifecycle management, including ideation, pricing, launch, and optimization.
Collaborate across distribution, legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure successful product delivery.
Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and resolve critical issues.
Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to support strategic and operational goals.
Develop talent through subordinate managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Key stakeholders include Guardian Product, Technology, Marketing, Operations, Legal, and Distribution.
You have10+ years of experience in annuity product development or management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Deep knowledge of FIA and RILA products, including pricing, regulatory.
Deep knowledge of annuity distribution channels and partnerships.
A strong track record of delivering innovative solutions that drive financial performance and customer value.
Experience leading through managers, developing talent, and influencing across functions.
Ability to gain consensus and lead efforts in a matrixed organization
A bachelor's degree and MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Salary Range:
$155,370.00 - $255,255.00The 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 candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll 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 Guardian's 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 www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.Benefits 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
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Notice Regarding Guardian's Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian's job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian's jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian's use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian's document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
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