
Director, US Retirement Pricing
Manulife
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,550 - $222,820 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and oversee pricing execution for the U.S. retirement plan business, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with corporate objectives.
- Lead the pricing team in evaluating and setting prices for new business and renewals, applying data-driven insights to optimize profitability and growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Underwriting, Sales, and Product, to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with business goals and market demands.
- Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory changes to inform pricing decisions and identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Work within established pricing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Utilize advanced analytics and modeling techniques to refine pricing methodologies and improve accuracy.
- Present complex pricing concepts and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Mentor and develop pricing team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, actuarial science, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., FSA, ASA, CPA) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in retirement plan pricing or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of retirement plan products, pricing methodologies, and market dynamics.
- Proven experience in leading teams and driving strategic initiatives.
- Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics tools and software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present to senior leaders.
- Ability to respond to field requests in a timely manner, managing short deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting U.S. retirement plans.
Benefits
- health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
- adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- employee/family assistance plans
- various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
- financial education and counseling resources
- up to 11 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 150 hours of vacation
- 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year
- full range of statutory leaves of absence
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Hard Skills & Tools
pricing executiondata-driven insightsadvanced analyticsmodeling techniquespricing methodologiesmarket analysiscompetitive positioningregulatory complianceprofitability optimizationstrategic decision-making
Soft Skills
leadershipteam mentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationanalytical skillstime managementproblem-solvingcontinuous learningadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreeFSAASACPA