VP, Consultant Relations

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That's why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

VP, Consultant Relations

Who You'll Work With

For nearly 60 years, we've helped millions of Americans turn their vision for retirement into reality. That's why so many plan sponsors and plan participants continue to place their trust in us year after year. The average length of our relationships with plan sponsors is approximately 28 years, and roughly three in ten in-plan individual clients have been with us for more than 20 years. We are a leading retirement plan provider for K-12 schools, healthcare, government, higher education and other not-for-profit institutions. Through our strong partnerships with plan sponsors and consultants, a dedicated financial advisor network, and innovative technology solutions and tools, we make retirement planning easy and accessible and help people turn their financial dreams into realities.

About the Role

Reporting to the VP, Head of Consultant Relationship Management, the purpose of this role is to drive visibility and growth with key consulting firms, translate the needs of our consultant partner firms into actionable insights for the enterprise and incorporating those into strategic planning. This role will also promote internal coordination to ensure the right services and solutions are delivered consistently to the consultant community.

Responsibilities

• Increase visibility and growth with strategic consulting firms by promoting Corebridge Financial's brand, service model, product offering and administrative capabilities
• Establish, strengthen, and maintain strategic consultant relationships through proactive and regular ongoing contact
• Develop business plans for each strategic consulting firm (including a brief overview of each firm's exposure with Corebridge Financial, service model preference(s), investment /asset class preferences, organizational structure & decision makers across field consultants and research). with the goal of improving business relationships, driving sales growth, and assisting in client retention
• Collaborate closely with strategic consultant partner firms to translate the needs of the consultant community to the enterprise and incorporate it into Consultant Experience Visioning and Strategic Planning (CE roadmap)
• Facilitate communication and share information across organization
• Promote coordination across enterprise to ensure delivery of the right services and solutions to consultant partners
• Maintain consultant contact management and history via RPI (Salesforce)
• Attend industry conferences
• Perform other duties as required

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position, and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, plus 10 years Defined Contribution sales, relationship management or related experience with proven track record that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities of the position
• Strong Defined Contribution marketplace, trends, and legislative knowledge
• In-depth product knowledge and ability to articulate product features and benefits
• Strong relationship management orientation and drive to deliver high quality work
• Proven history of working with major consulting firms.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to influence at all levels of management
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment
• High-level of initiative/motivation to achieve corporate, business unit and personal goals
• FINRA licenses: SIE, Series 6 or 7 and 63, 65 or Series 66 required
• Extensive travel required

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial's Houston, TX office.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 50%.

This role is deemed a "covered associate" under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial's business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Functional Area:

SC - Sales Commission

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 50%

Relocation Provided: No

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