Who we are

Corebridge Individual Retirement specializes in the manufacture and distribution of annuities through its vast distribution network of registered representatives, independent broker-dealers, national and regional securities firms, financial institutions, independent marketing organizations and independent advisors.

About the role

The Actuarial Product Support & Implementation Team acts as a resource to multiple business functions, including teams within Product Management, IT, and Operations, providing specialized knowledge and expertise with a focus on systems calculations and policy values for annuity products.

The Associate Director will prioritize and coordinate the daily activities performed by the Actuarial Support & Implementation Team and collaborate with the Senior Director of the Actuarial Support Programming Team to ensure alignment. This is a high performing team of professionals with varying levels of experience with a mathematical and financial focus, actuarial experience and programming skills. This position assigns and monitors the daily work across a team of actuaries, analysts and programmers, such as: product implementation initiatives, system audits, daily production analysis of complex calculations, and real-time technical support for Operations/Business within Individual Retirement (“IR”) Product Management function. Additionally, this position will directly manage a group of Assistant Actuaries from the ADP program, ensuring continuity of production support during rotations.

A full-time schedule that requires work through 6:30pm Pacific Time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads and provides technical guidance to the Actuarial Support & Implementation Team. Prioritizes the work performed across multiple actuarial support functions, as well as the Actuarial Support Programming Team within IFPM.
• Delivers accurate and timely actuarial support to internal business partners (e.g. Operations, IT, Product Management) related to policy value calculations, quotes, hypotheticals, and exceptions.
• Serves as the primary actuarial resource to support timely resolution of issues reported via IRG (Issues Resolution Group).
• Supports new product implementations and product enhancements through system testing for Navisys and OASys, illustrations, and other ancillary calculation tools. Ensures contractual features and calculation methodologies are thoroughly defined, documented, tested and implemented into the system business requirements and test plans.
• Ensures internal actuarial system audit programs and validation tools are kept up to date, run efficiently and errors are reported timely.  Analyzes input and output for anomalies and communicates results to leadership team; contributes to decision-making based on outcomes.
• Recommends enhancements to reporting, analytics and processes. Identifies, builds or executes data and/or analytical solutions to standardize and automate processes as a leader/participant on cross functional teams. Participates in discussions/analysis and provides guidance/advice regarding technical actuarial issues.

Qualifications/Skills/Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree and FSA/ASA with 7+ years of experience post ASA, preferably with a global bank or insurance company.
• Proficient management, organization and prioritization skills to coordinate and oversee daily actuarial support activities.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail and process oriented.
• Strong understanding and experience with financial mathematics.
• Knowledge of fixed, index, variable and RILA products is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with various levels of staff and leadership.
• Work successfully with cross-functional collaborative teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with regression testing, trouble-shooting and analytical frameworks to monitor data quality with exposure to large scale systems in test and production environments. Ability to develop and manage disciplined processes.
• Excellent computer skills, especially good understanding of database, software programming and presentation tools.
• Works under pressure and within time constraints to effectively accomplish individual and team objectives.
• Embraces change and quickly adapts to new methods and accountabilities. Finds creative solutions to standardize and automate processes.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression and tuition reimbursement program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation. 
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial, will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay. Benefit package includes:

• Paid Time Off: Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24! 17 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

For positions based in [Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ] the base salary range is $126,000-$136,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for 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 people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  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 [email protected].   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Functional Area:

AC - Actuarial

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: Yes

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