The Product Director will champion for the successful implementation of all aspects annuity product development initiatives and ongoing management of current annuity product portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage various stages of the product development life cycle with our business partners.
* Establish strong relationships with leaders across Prudential that allows a facilitated development of new products.
* Work with cross-functional representatives to proactively document and recommend product changes needed as a result of competitive pressures, shifts in market strategies, channel needs, regulatory needs or consumer needs.
* Oversee business requirement development for new products, features, and revisions to existing products.
* Review the development of the marketing and training including product specific training and product messaging.
* Analyze competitor's product features, positioning and marketing, benefits, and pricing.
* Provide on-going detailed knowledge and problem resolution to the sales channels and business partners.
* 5-10 years relevant experience in Financial Services field required
* Proven success in implementing product development projects that deliver results to meet business goals.
* Very strong strategic thinker and leader, is proactive and takes initiative
* Knowledge of financial services products (at least 3 years in annuities) and industry.
* Excellent influencing, organizational, facilitation, communication and presentation skills
* Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority. Effectively collaborating with multiple levels within the internal organization as well as investment professionals and wholesalers.
* Strength of convictions and ability to influence and champion product changes
* Ability to effectively manage several dissimilar projects and prioritize.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* BA/BS degree required
Prudential and its affiliates, Newark, New Jersey are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in our workforce.
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