VP, Head of Practice Management

VP, Head of Practice Management

at Corebridge Financial

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

Our Values

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

About The Role

We are seeking a practice management leader with a proven and successful track record to serve as Vice President, Head of Practice Management (HPM) reporting directly to the EVP, Head of Retirement and Wealth Distribution. This role is mission‑critical to the advancement of our nearly 400 Wealth Advisor professionals, and the expansion of our Wealth Management business. The HPM will also take the lead developing the content for Corebridge’s advisor‑facing conferences to create a world‑class advisor experience with measurable post‑conference business results.

The candidate must have proven experience in successfully supporting wealth management advisors in defining their value proposition, developing annual business plans, implementing teaming structures, driving organic growth strategies, structuring succession planning arrangements, promoting practice efficiency, and incorporating financial planning and holistic wealth management solutions. Lastly, the ideal candidate should have experience in developing high‑impact advisor conference agendas.

This is a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for a practice management leader to build a category‑leading center of excellence at one of the most respected firms in the retirement plan business, as well as shaping the future direction of our emerging wealth management business. We are seeking a highly‑driven, change‑agent practice management professional who will be a catalyst for creating a culture of practice management within our advisor organization, and a culture of leadership excellence in our field management organization. As a core member of the distribution leadership team, this individual will design, lead, and execute a national practice management platform that fuels advisor expansion, business optimization, and exceptional client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Scalable Platform Innovation

• Architect and execute a next‑generation practice management strategy aligned with Corebridge’s growth objectives and client‑first culture.
• Engineer modern business models that support advisor scalability, succession planning, and enterprise value creation.
• Define and monitor performance KPIs that measure impact, adoption, and advisor productivity.

Advisor Acceleration & Growth Enablement

• Design and institutionalize replicable growth frameworks covering segmentation, team design, operations, and profitability.
• Leverage field insights to customize high‑impact engagements that align with enterprise growth priorities.
• Coach and support advisors across several development areas such as:
  • Defining and articulating their value proposition(s)
  • Creating and executing annual business plans with a focus on net new relationships and net acquired assets
  • Implementing strategic alignments with an emphasis on team building and succession planning

Enterprise Alignment & Cross‑Functional Integration

• Champion seamless collaboration across Distribution, Technology, Marketing, and Financial Planning teams.
• Spearhead cross‑functional initiatives to deliver best‑in‑class tools, content, training, and enablement platforms.
• Align with Product and Business Development teams to scale advisor enablement at the enterprise level.

Insights, Benchmarking & Market Thought Leadership

• Oversee the development of field intelligence, benchmarking studies, and advisor research to drive strategic decision‑making.
• Transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for advisors and stakeholders.
• Represent Corebridge as a recognized thought leader at industry events, conferences, and key forums.
• Inspire a culture of innovation, excellence, and advisor‑centric growth across the Practice Management team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field required; MBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership in financial services, with a strong emphasis on practice management and advisor consulting.
• Proven success managing large‑scale initiatives within matrixed, cross‑functional organizations.
• Deep understanding of advisor business models, retirement planning, insurance, annuities, and wealth platforms.
• FINRA Series 7, 66(63/65), and 24 strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 120 days).
• Experience across both independent and affiliated advisor distribution channels a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Visionary leadership and executive presence with the ability to engage across senior levels.
• Mastery of practice management disciplines: service segmentation, business optimization, succession planning, team design, etc.
• High emotional intelligence: exceptional coach, communicator, and change agent.
• Analytical and strategic mindset; uses data to inspire decisions and measure success.
• Confident communicator in all formats: virtual, in‑person, and main‑stage environments.
• Financial acumen including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis.
• Expertise with CRM systems e.g., Salesforce, sales enablement platforms, performance dashboards, and modern productivity tools.
• A bold, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for transformation, innovation, and scalable growth.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 (CA, D.C, HI, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA) at the commencement of employment. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Work Location

This position is currently designated as remote.

Political Contributions Disclosure

This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR or other federal or state pay‑to‑play regulations, would disqualify Corebridge Financial from conducting business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest. Applicants who are selected to move forward will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well‑being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) plan offers a generous dollar‑for‑dollar company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and plan terms). These contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax‑exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start with at least 24 PTO days to take time off as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Functional Area

Operations (OP)

Estimated Travel

Up to 50%

Relocation

No