Senior product consultant

Overview:

Talcott Financial Group is seeking a Sr. Product Consultant to perform product management and competitive intelligence functions for a growing suite of retail annuity products. This role reports to the Head of Product/Pricing and partners cross-functionally to provide product, industry, and competitive information and insights. The position will work in a hybrid work arrangement at our Hartford, CT. office. Remote work arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor industry trends and competitors, identifying opportunities and threats and highlighting product, positioning, and competitive pricing insights to improve market standing.
• Manage relationships with third-party platforms/industry data providers ensure accurate, compliant, and effective representation of products and sales.
• Create and maintain competitive intelligence tools and resources for use by product, pricing, and sales teams.
• Create or review product specifications, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in idea generation and scoping of new products and product enhancements, translating business and market needs into clear product requirements.
• Review product marketing materials and support Sales and Operations with product-related expertise and inquiries.
• Conduct internal product training and serve as a product subject matter expert across the organization.
• Assist with implementing new products and enhancements by partnering with Systems, Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams.
• Perform other product management duties as necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working.
• As applicable, lead or mentor an individual or small team of product professionals, coaching and developing team members to achieve annual goals.

Qualifications:

• Subject matter expertise in annuity products (e.g., MYGA, FIA, RILA, VA)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of product pricing, regulatory environments, and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage multiple complex priorities
• Demonstrated business savvy with a strategic focus for collaborative problem solving
• Effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain productive business relationships across the organization
• A self-starter with strong organization and attention-to-detail
• Willingness to take initiative, lead projects and influence business outcomes
• Self-directed, adaptable, and results-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

NOTE* This position will require 10% travel ad hoc