Product Manager

About the Company Aspida is a tech‑driven insurance carrier focused on retirement solutions and annuity products. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, we provide secure, stable retirement solutions through a digital platform. Role Overview Under the general direction of the VP of Application Services, the Product Manager will support the evolution and delivery of Aspida’s Annuity Products and Retail platform, primarily focused on the FAST Policy Administration System and the integration of multiple systems. Key Responsibilities Define and manage the insurance product roadmap and execution for your assigned area. Optimize and enable collaboration between stakeholders across multiple departments including operations, actuarial, distribution, compliance, technology, finance, and data. Create and maintain a strong experience and outcome vision for the Retail area. Support fact‑based prioritization frameworks and capabilities. Engage in ongoing product management and backlog refinement. Deeply understand users’ workflows and buying experience to ideate new opportunities to improve their experience. Own roadmap prioritization to balance speed of new platform features with pre‑committed servicing needs and technical debt. Manage external vendor relationships. Improve speed to market through identification of inefficiencies and automation. Define clear outcomes that measure business impact and analyze them to support decision making. Ensure quality and completeness in a fast‑paced environment. What We Provide Salaried, DOE Long‑Term Incentive Plan Full‑Time Full Benefits Package What We Believe At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aspida does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Requirements 5+ years of experience in IT, software delivery, business systems analysis, or product management functions. Experience in financial services, insurance, annuities, or related highly regulated industries. Experience with Policy Administration Systems; FAST experience strongly preferred. Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar experience supporting enterprise applications and operational platforms. Strong understanding of software delivery processes and proficiency in Agile or iterative development environments. Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast‑paced environment with shifting business needs and timelines. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions and actionable development requirements. Experience partnering with cross‑functional business and technical teams, including Operations, Accounting, Actuarial, Data, and Engineering. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate system behavior, financial outputs, and operational data issues. Experience with APIs, batch processing, integrations, and enterprise system workflows. Strong SQL skills and ability to analyze and validate data independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams. Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive initiatives to completion with limited oversight. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience supporting annuity or life insurance products strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr