Director, Retirement Plan Transitions

Overview

Corebridge Financial is a leading life insurance organization providing protection, investment and income solutions. The Group Retirement division specializes in retirement savings and investment products and services, including individual variable and fixed annuities, group retirement products, mutual funds, financial planning and investment advisory services, and guaranteed investment contracts. The division serves public education, higher education, and healthcare institutions, and is a top provider of defined contribution plan services in the U.S.

About The Role

The Director reports to the Vice President of Plan Services, within an fast-paced and dynamic department (Implementation, Shared, and Systems & Data Services). The role requires flexibility, strong attention to detail, and a focus on quality given the group level exposure.

What You Need To Know

• Provides leadership and direction for institutional teams supporting project and maintenance tasks: Implementation Services teams, Systems & Data Services teams, Shared Services teams.
• Primary functions across the teams include onboarding new plans, plan and service-related changes, data/payroll onboarding and maintenance, Agreements, and Deconversion activities.
• Partner across the organization with various departments and field force to serve annuity and mutual fund group clients.
• Maintain readiness metrics and support senior management through data-driven decisions, information dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of work.
• Monitor capabilities to ensure market competitiveness.
• Consult with business area senior leaders to identify core objectives, gauge performance, identify gaps, and develop strategies to close them.
• Provide mentoring and instruction to Business Champions, Black Belts, Green Belts, and team members across business improvement initiatives.
• Act as a change agent and foster a culture of diversity and thought leadership.

Experience / What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of onboarding defined contribution plans
• 5+ years of management experience
• 5 years of leading a project-based team, preferably in transition services for defined contribution plans
• Proven leadership and management capabilities
• Process management and workflow improvement experience
• Understanding of the group mutual fund/annuity business within Defined Contribution Plans
• Ability to manage multiple issues and projects across various business units
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Previous sales presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and visioning for future functionality to remain competitive

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; job requirements may change with business needs.

Work Location & Travel

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and follows a hybrid work policy (office and remote).

Estimated Travel: Minimal travel

Why Corebridge?

We prioritize health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits and wellness program support employees personally and professionally, with resources and flexibility to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health support and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement Savings: Competitive 401(k) with company matching up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% (vesting immediately).
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and resources.
• Matching charitable donations: 1:1 matching up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually.
• Paid Time Off: At least 24 PTO days to start.

Eligibility for benefits and plans is subject to applicable law, plan documents, and company policy.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer . Corebridge Financial is committed to equal opportunity and complies with applicable fair employment laws. All applicants are considered based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are also committed to compliance with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We value diversity and inclusion and invest in programs to ensure colleagues are respected as individuals.

Corebridge Financial is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please email Reasonable accommodations are determined case-by-case in accordance with applicable law. We may consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, as permitted by law.

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Additional Details

Functional Area: OP - Operations

Estimated Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

Company: American General Life Insurance Company

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