Vice President, Strategic Relationship Management

Who We Are

At 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 act   decisively 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.

For 60 years, we've helped millions of Americans turn their vision for retirement into reality. That's why so many plan sponsors and clients continue to place their trust in us year after year. We are a leading retirement plan provider for K-12 schools, healthcare, government, higher education and other not-for-profit institutions. Through our strong partnerships with plan sponsors and consultants, a dedicated financial advisor network, and innovative technology solutions and tools, we make retirement planning easy and accessible and help people turn their financial dreams into realities.

The Vice President, Strategic Relationship Management role at Corebridge Financial is responsible for leading a team of relationship managers who provide support for our plan sponsors and their participants. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated team leadership skills, knowledge of institutional relationship management, and a record of success with process improvement. The role is a consultative role and requires a clear understanding of the business needs and relevant challenges of tax-exempt plan sponsors.

• →Provide leadership, training and development for the Relationship Management team in covered region(s) or market specialty.
• →Partner with internal teams to minimize surrenders, drive positive net flows and improve plan sponsor and participant engagement in respective region(s).
• →Maintain proactive awareness of changes in covered clients’ business, competition, industry, and marketplace to influence and impact satisfaction.
• →Develop and maintain relationships with plan sponsors, executive management, administrative personnel, and external consultant partners.
• →Lead and collaborate with internal team of service-based associates and partners across the organization to offer solutions to resolve client problems and drive operational accuracy and efficiency.
• →Ensure that Corebridge delivers on our service and performance agreements.
• →Work with regional leadership on inbound inquiries, plan sponsor presentations, plan design, product, technology, customer concerns, fund changes, revenue requirements, pricing negotiations, Corebridge thought leadership, and plan analytics. 
• →Proactively evaluate client profitability and pricing for appropriateness using all available levers.

• Ability to lead strategic initiatives of the firm.
• Recognized ability to mentor, develop and lead teams of relationship managers with a primary focus on delivering excellent customer service and client retention.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial services relationship management or customer service.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a team.
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends in the retirement space.
• FINRA Series 6, 24 and 63 required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another related field required.
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of ERISA and succeeding legislation governing qualified and non-qualified pension plan types.
• Ability to handle difficult client interactions; solving issues and leading escalations appropriately.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to make presentations on complex information.

• This position is currently located in our Houston, TX office.

• May include up to 25% travel.

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.