Vice President, Head of Strategic Accounts - Life Insurance

Relationship Management

• Cultivates senior-level strategic relationships across key accounts to advance shared priorities and drive business results
• Champions opportunities to elevate Corebridge' s visibility and reputation with distribution partners and across the insurance community
• Represents Corebridge as a senior leader at distribution partner meetings and conferences and industry events to strengthen strategic relationships

Strategic Business Insight and Business Results

• Translates distribution partners' strategic direction into actionable priorities that align Corebridge Financial's goals with partner opportunities
• Provides Sales Management with actionable insights on sales, activity, and qualitative trends to inform strategic decisions and drive sales and market share growth
• Leads negotiations of financial terms with distribution partners in collaboration with management
• Sets sponsorship investment priorities and ensures appropriate return on investment
• Mobilizes cross-functional leadership to eliminate operational and engagement barriers, enabling Corebridge Financial to capitalize on growth opportunities
• Prioritizes and advances strategic growth opportunities across key accounts
• Challenges conventional thinking and champions innovative solutions to meet the specific and evolving needs of each distribution partner segment and channel
• Aligns Corebridge's compliance requirements, product capabilities, and operational priorities with distribution partner needs

Leadership and People Management

• Leads the Account team in executing a diverse, multi-channel distribution strategy, establishing clear priorities and developing the capabilities needed to deliver business results
• Establishes measurable performance expectations and drives a high-performance culture grounded in transparency, meritocracy, and accountability
• Fosters a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional partnership to achieve shared goals
• Builds and retains a strong team through talent attraction, development, and proactive performance management

Desired Experience

The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years' experience in life insurance sales or relationship management, with prior experience leading and managing personnel in sales or relationship management.

The preferred candidate will also have

• A growth-oriented leadership mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build alignment and influence stakeholders through effective communication
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to articulate strategic priorities clearly and persuasively
• Strong presentation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to translate insight into decisive action
• Strong financial acumen and strategic judgment to guide business priorities and growth decisions
• A Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Series 6, 63 and required Life/Health licenses
• Extensive travel is required

Additional information

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.

Pay and benefits

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.