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

Annuity product launch/support experience

Sales or sales support experience

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

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Accident 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

Voluntary self-ID

Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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.