Product Analyst - Annuity Product & Pricing

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:   

The Product Analyst is responsible for leading the definition of business needs and requirements from discovery through implementation supporting the development of products, platforms, channels, and capabilities for both new and existing business.  The incumbent will need to demonstrate versatility to support all aspects of the product delivery life cycle from concept development through physical implementation for American Equity.

** This position will be based out of West Des Moines, IA and will need to work an on-site hybrid schedule**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• The incumbent in this role will need to have strong analytical skills and technical product knowledge of both American Equity products and competitors to support the evolution into new product lines, channels, and distribution/markets.
• The incumbent will need to be the primary SME for stakeholders supporting American Equity product development and capabilities.
• Drives the definition and development of business needs and requirements leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage risks/issues/decisions to resolution.
• Develop business requirements documentation, product specifications, journey and process maps, and other technical documentation needed to support delivery.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop filing strategies, needs, and timelines for both federal and state filings.
• Develop integrated plans and timelines across key stakeholders to support communications and go-to-market needs.
• Provide product expertise to support the development and review of marketing collateral and other artifacts as needed by each imitative.
• Drive day-to-day delivery with IT and Ops partners.
• Support the development of new concepts and business cases. 
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Math or Accounting.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) plus years of experience as an Insurance Product Analyst or similar role demonstrating growth in responsibilities.
• Experience developing both registered and non-registered annuity products and capabilities.
• Experience developing advisory annuity products and channel capabilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

• None required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strategic/creative thinker and problem solver.
• Advanced knowledge and command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Versatility to perform a variety of roles including analyst, product owner, SME, and basic project management.
• In-depth understanding of insurance business; specifically, annuities.
• Technical annuity product knowledge across product lines and channels.
• Independent drive: ability to take an idea and run with it.
• Ability to multitask supporting multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Team-oriented mindset; willingness to work with a diverse set of businesses and colleagues.
• Engaging attitude, flexible nature, and a willingness to independently problem-solve.

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This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.