Head of Market Intelligence, Life Insurance & Individual Retirement

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.

Who You’ll Work With

This position is part of the Life & Individual Retirement line of business. It reports directly into the Head of Strategy & Business Development.

About The Role

The Head of Market Intelligence (MI) will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of strategies that leverage data analytics to track trends and developments in the competitive landscape. This role is critical in shaping the company's long-term strategy by providing high-level, data-driven insights into market opportunities, competitor movements, customer behaviors, and product innovations. The Head of MI will partner with senior leadership across departments to ensure the company remains agile and competitive in the evolving life insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the Market Intelligence team to deliver insights and data-driven recommendations that support business objectives and strategic goals.

• Market Analysis: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, competitor products and strategies, and market dynamics, identifying opportunities and risks that impact business growth.

• Data Strategy: Establish and optimize data collection, integration, and analysis processes to ensure the availability of accurate, actionable intelligence across the organization.

• Competitive Benchmarking: Oversee the creation and continuous update of a competitive intelligence framework that monitors competitors' product offerings, pricing strategies, technological innovations, and market penetration efforts.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with leaders in product development, marketing, underwriting, actuarial and finance to drive data-informed decisions that align with business goals.

• Technology and Tools: Evaluate and implement advanced business intelligence tools, analytics platforms, and methodologies to enhance reporting and data visualization capabilities.

• Reporting & Communication: Present findings to the executive team, translating complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.

• Risk Assessment: Analyze shifts in the competitive environment to proactively identify risks and suggest mitigation strategies.

• Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position, and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in life and annuities industry in a market / competitive intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale market intelligence initiatives that directly influence business strategy.

• In-depth knowledge of the life and annuity industry, including market trends, competitor strategies, and regulatory requirements.

• Expertise in business analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and data management technologies.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide strategic insights.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to executive leadership and translate data into strategic initiatives.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic/Critical Thinking

• Analytical Problem-Solving

• Leadership and Team Development

• Business Acumen

• Results-Driven

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