Annuity Product Implementation Manager

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection.

A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit  or follow them on Linked In.

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets:
Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on.

Aspida is seeking an Annuity Product Implementation Manager to lead the operational implementation of new annuity products and product enhancements. This role will serve as the connection point among Product Development, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, and Distribution.

The ideal candidate understands the annuity product lifecycle and can translate product requirements into clear, executable implementation plans. This individual will manage cross-functional initiatives from initial design through launch, ensuring each product is implemented accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. This role reports to the AVP, Product Development Leader and is required to be onsite at our Durham office 3 days a week.

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of new annuity products, product enhancements, rate changes, and regulatory updates.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, implementation timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk assessments.
• Partner with Product Development and Actuarial teams to translate product specifications into operational and system requirements.
• Coordinate implementation activities across Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, Distribution, and other business partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, communicate project status, and elevate risks or decisions requiring leadership attention.
• Review product specifications, contract forms, operational procedures, system requirements, marketing materials, and training resources for consistency and accuracy.
• Coordinate system configuration, product testing, user acceptance testing, defect resolution, and implementation readiness.
• Ensure operational processes support the complete policy lifecycle, including application processing, policy issuance, servicing, financial transactions, claims, and reporting.
• Establish launch-readiness criteria and confirm that systems, processes, documentation, training, and support resources are in place before implementation.
• Support post-launch…