Implementation Consultant

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

About the role

As an Implementation Consultant you will join the Implementation Services New Business department and be responsible for the onboarding of new plans, transfer plans and internal conversions. You will get to lead all elements of implementation events and tasks that include scope analysis and coordination with multiple internal and external parties. You will be a proactive and strategic consultant to our partners by communicating the implementation plan, including key objectives and solutions, scheduling, tracking and reporting to all parties. Best of all, you will become the primary resource for subject matter expertise on retirement plans and the implementation processes. As an influencer at Corebridge Financial, people come to you as a “go-to” source for help and support because of your deep knowledge and expertise. As a more experienced team member, you are capable of driving continual improvement and impacting the way that things get done. Because of your influence, whether direct or indirect, we are able to deliver powerful outcomes for our clients.

We want to hear from you today if you can:

• Analyze and effectively communicate broader operations aspects to help influence decisions across departments for services being implemented.
• Work closely with the assigned Relationship Manager, ongoing Account Manager and various internal business partners to ensure a smooth transition at the end of the project.
• Attend project kick-off related meetings and facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with the plan sponsor, consultants, executive sales team, TPA’s, vendors and internal subject matter experts.
• Provide consultative solutions for AIG Retirement Services best practices and ensure details are understood so that our administrative processes and systems are established correctly to include but not limited to plan design details that affect pricing, eligibility, data exchanges, contracts, and transactional processing.
• Develop, communicate, maintain and manage the detailed project plan, timeline for account implementation projects and ensure deadlines, milestones and success criteria are met or exceeded through timely coordination and communication of the details necessary to complete an account implementation project by the agreed upon effective date.
• Identify and manage timely and effective resolution of any issues that surface during the handling of all assigned duties.
• Track and report implementation activity results in a "real time" fashion via internal Implementation databases and reporting tools.
• Conduct lessons learned at the end of each implementation phase for continuous improvement purposes.
• Develop and execute plans to improve customer satisfaction and overall quality. Identify out of scope services and escalate as needed to ensure all services are included in pricing.
• Must be proactive in managing issues by anticipating the outcome of the process and ensuring all necessary steps have been taken.
• Model and coach others on Customer Service Excellence within Implementation.
• Develop key strategies for retention and future business wins through the interactions with Implementations Services.
• Identify gaps and facilitate training needs within the team.
• Perform final quality review for all internal systems and external client facing systems for implementation related items.
• Develop knowledge/content management strategy with accountability for maintenance of Implementation Tools and Reference Database.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• 5+ years of related experience is required.
• Extensive project management experience with solid knowledge of the various retirement plans and subsequent provisions.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation.
• Proficient with computer software.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root cause, and provide and/or develop an appropriate solution for resolution.
• Proven experience handling multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solving ability with solutions-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to work independently within a team and make decisions while considering client requirements.
• Successful completion of relevant professional designation preferred (i.e. CEBS, ASPA); but not required.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial, will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay. Benefit package includes:
  • Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!  And 18 paid holidays. 
  • A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

*Remote candidates will be considered

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for 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 people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  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 [email protected].   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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OP - Operations

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Relocation Provided:

American General Life Insurance Company