Vice President, Deal Management

The Vice President of Deal Management will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end deal process, including RFP, RFI, and fee benchmarking for our Retirement Services business. This leader will provide strategic guidance on complex deals, including new business and retention bids, and pricing to meet our goals while responsibly managing margins. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong team leadership, exceptional communication skills, and an astute grasp of retirement plan economics. Responsibilities Collaborate with Group Retirement Sales, Relationship Management, Consultant Relations, Product and Pricing teams to shape competitive, strategic bids and maximize win probability. Own the deal management operation, creating efficient workflows from proposal to signature and mitigating risks by enforcing compliance with pricing and other models. Serve as the first point of contact for complex or non‑standard terms, engaging directly with stakeholders to resolve issues or objections. Manage and mentor the team, fostering a culture of winning, high performance, accountability and continuous development; this includes RFP content, bid unit and deal coordination. Utilize CRM data to monitor pipelines, identify bottlenecks and provide insights to leadership regarding bid performance and profitability. Identify, design, and implement process improvements, including tools, to drive efficiency, reduce manual work and improve stakeholder satisfaction across the organization. Skills and Qualifications 7+ years experience in deal management or sales operations with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a financial services B2B environment. Experience with retirement plans (ERISA and non‑ERISA) preferred. Strong understanding of bid economics and product profitability. Expertise in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proposal tools. Proven ability to manage teams, develop talent, drive change and influence stakeholders. Strategic thinker with growth mindset. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analyses clearly to senior leaders. Culture carrier and both team leader and team player. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business. Location and Travel Work Location: Houston, TX office. Estimated travel: up to 25%. Political Contributions Policy This role is a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5. Candidates must not have made any political contributions that would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting business under these regulations. Disclosure of all U.S. political contributions made by the candidate and household members over the past two years is required. Benefits Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support and wellness initiatives. Retirement Savings: Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching and an additional 3% contribution. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources. Matching Charitable Donations: Company matches donations to tax‑exempt organizations 1:1 up to $5,000. Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually to support community activities. Paid Time Off: At least 24 days of PTO to support personal and family needs. EEO Statement Corebridge Financial is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants are considered based on job‑related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr American General Life Insurance Company