Senior Product Management Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct and manage competitive analysis and product analytics within the industry to discern market trends and guide product decisions.

• Deliver insights that shape the strategy, positioning, and ongoing management of Life & Retirement products.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on product initiatives and offer product expertise during the planning and execution phases.

• Oversee monthly competitive benchmarking for life and annuity crediting rates, maintain competitor benchmarks, monitor market rate activities, prepare competitive reports, and summarize marketplace developments for executive leadership.

• Direct the creation and upkeep of competitive intelligence reports, benchmarking tools, and industry product analyses.

• Investigate competitor products to pinpoint opportunities for product enhancements, new product ideas, and strategic differentiation.

• Facilitate cross-functional discussions with teams in Product Strategy, Actuarial, Marketing, Distribution, Operations, Information Technology, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Collect business requirements, document decisions, and ensure consensus on product features and functionalities.

• Provide support and supervision for modifications and enhancements to illustrations.

• Act as a subject matter expert on assigned product strategies and management initiatives.

• Identify and implement enhancements to competitive intelligence capabilities, product analytics, development processes, and illustration system functionalities.

• Share knowledge and best practices within the Product Management team.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in Life and/or Retirement product management, competitive intelligence, or product strategy.

• Strong understanding of Life & Retirement products and associated regulatory requirements.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to handle multiple complex priorities while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate across various business functions.

• Experience with third-party competitive intelligence tools and data sources is preferred.

• Experience in data analytics and visualization is preferred.

• Familiarity with life and retirement illustration/quoting platforms is preferred.

• Knowledge of state and Compact product filings is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus.

• Fully remote or hybrid work arrangement.

• Occasional travel to industry conferences and meetings for professional development.

• Periodic travel may be required.