AVP, RPS Investment & Wealth Products

AVP, RPS Investment & Wealth Products

The Role at a Glance As the AVP, RPS Investment & Wealth Products on the Retirement Plan Services (RPS) Product Solutions leadership team, you will provide leadership, direction and functional expertise for the investment & wealth product suite (which includes IRA's, collective investment trusts, retirement income and annuities, mutual funds, etc.). You will develop strategy and lead product innovation, business development and/or revenue expansion initiatives.

You will serve as our key resource to ensure our investment & wealth products are competitive, profitable, and provide client value, while driving utilization across new & existing RPS clients.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, create and execute on the business strategy for revenue & investment expansion
• Identify investment products that can readily integrate into the RPS business model, driving increased revenues and more competitive client offerings
• Identify, research and partner with appropriate internal/external resources to ensure applicable products can be integrated into the strategy of LFG and RPS
• Drive peer and senior management support needed to implement and integrate projects, products and strategies into the RPS business
• Partner with pricing and business line leaders to analyze impacts of strategic solutions on ROE, market viability, marketing and sales strategy and integration, operational capability and overall awareness and acceptance of innovative development
• Partner with business leaders to determine the direction for the business line in the strategic solution selection/review process of innovative investment product development efforts
• Solicit and collect input from Senior Management and other internal stakeholders regarding the direction of a strategy within the business line
• Collaborate with marketing leaders to accurately position all strategy solutions in an open and easy to understand manner that is consistent with mission/goals of RPS and the enterprise
• Identify gaps in the product suite and operational processes, and then collaborate across teams to drive improvements

What we're looking for

Must-haves:

• 10+ Years Experience in retirement product development that aligns with the responsibilities
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches

Nice-to-haves:

• Strong working knowledge of Investments and Wealth products
• Prior experience leading direct and cross-functional teams

Final date to receive applications Applications for this position will be accepted through August 28th, 2026 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume

What's it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $127,500 - $232,300 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role.

The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our…