Assistant Product/Project Manager-Product Management, Variable Annuities

Assistant Product/Project Manager-Product Management, Variable Annuities

Job ID #: 84719
Location: CA-Woodland Hills
Functional Area: Marketing
Company: 19117 - SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Education Required: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent)
Experience Required: 3-5 years
Relocation Provided: No
Travel Percentage: 0

Position Description:

Position Summary
This position is responsible for being a contributor to the product development work flow providing support for sales, product-related initiatives, and ongoing product management. This position provides support for company-wide initiatives which rely heavily on annuity product knowledge. Primary responsibilities include interaction with Project and Product Managers in the Product Management department as well as members from the following functional areas: Internal Sales, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Operations, Legal, Information Technology, and other areas of the company involved with sales, product initiatives, and ongoing management of products, features, and services.

Organizational Structure
The Assistant Product/Project Manager reports directly to the AVP, Product Management.

Performance Objectives
Respond to questions and requests regarding products and competition
Support Competitive Intelligence website updates, production and distribution
Create/deliver product training presentations to SunAmerica sales force
Create/deliver product training presentations to distribution partner Back Office staff
Provide support to Project/Product Managers
Record minutes for various meetings as required by the Product Management department
Create and/or support development and/or delivery of training tools and materials for sales and service teams to support new product initiatives and ongoing product training needs for sales and operations.
Review advisor and client approved marketing materials.
Run reports as needed utilizing the Datawarehouse and other data sources.
Set up, maintain, and organize electronic records using customized department Access database and or SharePoint sites
Create, store, and maintain reports for presentation to management through the use of the data warehouse, Access database, or other data sources
Provide support for hypothetical illustrations - including testing, and training of the end user (internal sales)
Carry out other tasks as required ensuring timely, accurate, and cost effective support and implementation of new initiatives or other projects supporting the sales and/or distribution of the company's products

Position Requirements
The Ideal Candidate Should Have
BA/BS plus 2-4 years business related experience or equivalent work experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Highly developed project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proven experience in presenting ideas to key contributors throughout an organization
Strong analytical and problem solving skills - ability to understand impacts of simple to moderately complex concepts
Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines
Attention to detail, ability to create detailed reports and run analysis
Ability to visualize and/or contribute to the presentation of an idea or project (from concept and design to presentation).
Impeccable organization and follow-up skills
Annuity (variable, indexed) experience (preferably in a service, sales, or project management capacity).
Industry knowledge (understand service, sales, distribution, and regulatory matters)
Excellent MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Skills.
Ability to foster effective working relationships with peers within and across organizational lines
Proven track record in completing assigned tasks and projects.
Strong understanding of various business areas of companies (such as IT, legal, sales, marketing, service) and how each area contributes to the effective management of new initiatives.
Ability to quickly adapt and adjust to change.

SAFG:CB04/11/2013

About Us:

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property casualty networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance and retirement services in the United States.

AIG Property Casualty is a global market leader, one of the few truly global property casualty franchises.

AIG Life and Retirement is one of the largest life insurance organizations in the U.S., and provides protection, investment and income solutions needed for financial and retirement security.

United Guaranty Corporation is the marketplace leader in mortgage insurance in the U.S.

Additional information about AIG can be found at our Website.