Corebridge Financial is an outstanding franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We hold long-standing, leading market positions in many of the markets we serve. With our strong capital position, customer orientation, breadth of product expertise and deep distribution relationships across various channels, we are well positioned to serve growing market needs.
We have a legacy of working to make the world a better place, and that begins with our most important asset, our employees. We’re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most – your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing.
About the role
Director of R&D Pricing, which will oversee the development of innovative annuity products. This role will support the continued growth of Individual Retirement’s product suite, including Fixed, Indexed, Variable, and RILA products. This role will require significant collaboration and feedback loops with business partners both inside and outside of the broader actuarial department as products go through the development and management life cycles.
The main responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with business partners in Product Development, Product
Management, Hedging, Risk, Finance, and Assumption Setting to optimize
pricing design.
• Price annuity products, while balancing profitability, marketability, and risk.
• Work to achieve buy-in from finance and risk business partners on pricing
outcomes.
• Support the development of assumptions appropriate for the marketplace.
• Monitor industry trends especially regulatory changes impacting annuity products and pricing.
• Establish procedures for monitoring experience for newly developed products in order to adjust assumptions and pricing as necessary.
• Perform various duties delegated by Model Owners to support R&D pricing (i.e. specification development, collaboration with model developers, testing, etc.)
• Leverage pricing and product expertise to support other areas as needed.
Mentor and develop staff and serve as a leader within the broader department/ company.
Required
• FSA designation in the Society of Actuaries
• Leadership and managerial experience
• 7+ Experience with pricing, hedging, or risk managing embedded options within annuities
• Experience with actuarial models
• Working knowledge of the annuity industry and all relevant product lines
• A proven track record of performance in prior roles within the insurance industry.
Prior experience in Indexed / RILA pricing or product development
• Prior experience with hedging and/or reinsurance
• High proficiency in at least one actuarial pricing projection software, ideally Risk Agility FM, and in advanced programming such as Python, etc.
What our employees like most about working
- We care about your professional development. Our career progression 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. We offer 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; Medical, Dental and Vision, 401(k) and company match, paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: Benefits Overview.
- For positions based in woodland hills, California, the base salary range is $125,000-$150,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
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
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Corebridge Financial is a recognized global provider of actuarial services, risk management, and financial analytics. They focus on the effective use of data to inform business strategies, optimize operations, and manage risk, enabling sustainable growth. The company's diverse team of professionals is trained in advanced mathematical and statistical techniques. Their expertise allows Corebridge Financial to give clients a competitive advantage in an unpredictable economic landscape. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, valuing each team member's contributions and insights. At Corebridge Financial, numerical analysis is a primary tool for generating tangible outcomes across various industries. This analytical approach is integral to the organization's operations, transforming complex data into actionable business strategies. In a broader context, Corebridge views data not just as numerical figures, but as a resource that can unveil a spectrum of opportunities. Their work often plays a vital role in guiding businesses towards long-term success. The company's ethos highlights the critical intersection of actuarial science and forward-thinking business strategy, demonstrating the importance of data in shaping the future of commerce.