Vice President, Deal Management

Who We AreAt 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 actdecisively 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.

Who You’ll Work With

The role reports to the EVP of Product, Pricing and Investments.   

About The Role

The Vice President of Deal Management will be responsible for managing the end-to-end deal process, including RFP, RFI and fee benchmarking for our Retirement Services business. This individual will provide strategic guidance on complex deals, including new business and retention bids, and pricing to meet our goals while responsibly managing margins. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong team leadership, exceptional communication skills and an astute grasp of retirement plan economics. Our platform includes 403(b), 457, HRA and NQDC plans.

This leader will manage and develop a high-performing team within Retirement Services and partner closely with Product Management, Distribution, Relationship Management, Pricing, Risk and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Group Retirement Sales, Relationship Management, Consultant Relations, Product and Pricing teams to shape competitive, strategic bids and maximize win probability
• Own the deal management operation, creating efficient workflows from proposal to signature; mitigate risks by enforcing compliance with pricing and other models
• Serve as first point of contact for complex or non-standard terms, engage directly with stakeholders to resolve issues or objections
• Manage and mentor the team fostering a culture of winning, high performance, accountability and continuous development; this includes RFP content, bid unit and deal coordination  
• Utilize CRM data to monitor pipelines, identify bottlenecks and provide insights to leadership regarding bid performance and profitability
• Identify, design and implement process improvements, including tools, to drive efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve stakeholder satisfaction across

Skills and qualifications:

• 7+ experience in deal management or sales operations with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a financial services B2B environment
• Experience with retirement plans (ERISA and non-ERISA) preferred
• Strong understanding of bid economics and product profitability
• Expertise in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proposal tools
• Proven ability to manage teams, develop talent, drive change and influence stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with growth mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analyses clearly to senior leaders
• Culture carrier and both team leader and team player
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business

Work Location

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

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

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 EmployerCorebridge 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:

PA - Planning & AcquisitionsEstimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%Relocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company