AVP & Actuary- IR Product Development

About The Role

AVP & Actuary, Product Development is responsible for supporting the Product Development Lifecycle from Ideation through Post-Launch Product Maintenance. The role is critical to Individual Retirement because it serves as a technical and regulatory subject matter expert for all lines of business. This position supports actuarial product development within the Product Team, overseeing front‑end ideation, documentation reviews, contract form evaluations, marketing collateral, and illustrations.

• Support research and development and actuarial support functions for individual annuity products.
• Collaborate in developing Product Specifications and Guiding Principles for new products/features, including formulas and numerical examples.
• Support ideation, third‑party bank and asset manager relationships.
• Aid in drafting RFPs for new index providers and in collecting and analyzing associated data.
• Collaborate with Contract Management & Legal teams to develop, review, and sign off on contract and prospectus language.
• Co‑operate with the Actuarial Support Team to create/update hypothetical calculation tools for annuity products.
• Provide actuarial reviews of marketing materials for annuity products.
• Create and support development of actuarial memoranda for new product submissions and/or sign off on submissions to regulators.
• Ensure compliance with the product regulatory framework (SOA, NAIC, Interstate Compact, NY DFS, etc.).
• Provide technical training for new products and features.
• Work closely with Product Management & IT teams to provide systems technical support.
• Support issue resolution function.

• BA/BS plus 10+ years of business experience with a focus on actuarial support functions in the annuity line of business.
• Must have annuity and modeling experience; FSA required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detailed understanding of the annuity regulatory environment.
• Experience working with regulators and participating in industry regulatory groups.
• Ability to develop new outside relationships and effectively communicate to outside business partners, distributors, and regulators.
• Knowledge of annuity products and living benefit features.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; knowledge of VBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail in both work performed and presentation of work product.
• Ability to lead and manage resources required to support new product development and ongoing product management support.

Corebridge offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, mental health support, wellness initiatives, retirement savings plans, company matching contributions to 401(k), employee assistance program, volunteer time off, paid time off, and more. Detailed benefits descriptions are available upon request.

Positions may be based in Corebridge Financial’s hub offices in Houston, TX;
Jersey City, NJ; or Woodland Hills, CA. The role follows a hybrid working policy, allowing both office and remote work. Full‑remote candidates outside these areas may also be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corebridge Financial is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants are considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Corebridge Financial also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees as needed.