The Annuity Product Manager will support the Annuity Product Management and Development Team in all aspects of the design, development, maintenance, launch, and sale of Guardian’s annuities working with large and diverse multi-functional teams and outside business partners and vendors.
You will
Assist Product Managers with Product Development and Enhancement
Develop specifications for new products and enhancements to existing products.
Review contract, rider, and prospectus language for consistency with product specifications.
Review marketing material and manage internal distribution and access of final material.
Build and maintain illustration systems and monthly illustration reports.
Submitting vendor invoices for approval and processing.
Problem resolution and exception request reviews.
Product Training Materials and Delivery Systems
Create, review, and maintain agent product training courses on external vendor website.
Manage access and entitlement rules on external vendor website and feeds to internal Guardian systems by identifying coding rules and requirements based on business needs.
Application and Forms Management
Liaison with Product Managers, Marketing, Distribution, Operations, Law Department, Product Filing, and Compliance to obtain comments and sign-off on the creation, modification, and/or maintenance of all annuity applications and forms.
Respond to Operations and Compliance requests by creating, improving, and/or modifying forms to administer and service existing contracts, and obtain the appropriate comments and sign-off.
Assist with Fixed Annuity Rate Setting
Assist with loading of New Business FIA, RILA, SPIA, DIA, and SPDA rates in various systems.
Update spreadsheets for In-Force rates using rate data provided by Investments/Actuarial.
You have
Understanding of annuity product features and designs.
Strong writing and proofreading skills
Experience: 10+ years in financial services
Proficient skill level in MS Office
Education: BA/BS+ or equivalent experience
Preferred
Salary Range
$101,180.00 - $166,220.00
The 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.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
