Director, Annuities Product Management Job in Shelton 06484, Connecticut Us
Director, Annuities Product Management
Shelton, CT 06484
The Product Director will champion for the successful implementation of all aspects annuity product development initiatives and ongoing management of current annuity product portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage various stages of the product development life cycle with our business partners.
- Establish strong relationships with leaders across Prudential that allows a facilitated development of new products.
- Work with cross-functional representatives to proactively document and recommend product changes needed as a result of competitive pressures, shifts in market strategies, channel needs, regulatory needs or consumer needs.
- Oversee business requirement development for new products, features, and revisions to existing products.
- Review the development of the marketing and training including product specific training and product messaging.
- Analyze competitor's product features, positioning and marketing, benefits, and pricing.
- Provide on-going detailed knowledge and problem resolution to the sales channels and business partners.
- 5-10 years relevant experience in Financial Services field required
- Proven success in implementing product development projects that deliver results to meet business goals.
- Very strong strategic thinker and leader, is proactive and takes initiative
- Knowledge of financial services products (at least 3 years in annuities) and industry.
- Excellent influencing, organizational, facilitation, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority. Effectively collaborating with multiple levels within the internal organization as well as investment professionals and wholesalers.
- Strength of convictions and ability to influence and champion product changes
- Ability to effectively manage several dissimilar projects and prioritize.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- BA/BS degree required
- International Travel required - can be up to 50% depending on business needs
- Series 6 license required within 180 days from hire date.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 10%
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April 23, 2011
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