Guardian Life · 13 hours ago
Head of Annuity Product Management - FIA and RILA
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expGuardian Life is seeking a Head of Annuity Product Management – FIA and RILA to lead the development and execution of their annuity product strategy. The role involves driving innovation, managing product lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions and long-term business value.
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Responsibilities
Lead 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
Qualification
Required
10+ 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
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Michael Prestileo
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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