Retirement Growth Manager

Job Description

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence, and retaining great talent. We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go? Job Description We have a newly created opportunity available in our Retirement and Wealth business as a Retirement Growth Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, Retirement and Wealth, you will be responsible for developing deep relationships with new and existing partners to TAL as well as consultants and other market participants. This is a client-facing role with key stakeholder management and relationship-building accountabilities. You will play a critical role in proactively and effectively managing the delivery of high-quality engagement to our prospects and other market players. In this role you will: Deeply understand TAL’s strategy and retirement proposition in the industry Tailor and showcase TAL capabilities, proposition, and people to audiences/funds depending on their needs and objectives Proactively identify and build relationships with new retirement and investment opportunities in the industry fund and retail/platforms segments Gather and document market intel on an ongoing basis and provide reporting on this and pipeline activity Devise the retirement partnerships strategy for approval by the senior leadership team Document and execute a structured 12-month calendar of business development activity to be updated on an ongoing basis Understand market challenges and represent TAL as a market leader in thought leadership and solution development Support the ongoing development and implementation of initiatives and projects to enhance service delivery for our partners Lead new business tender responses, using the intel obtained through engagement to develop the win themes and ensure a leading submission is provided Take full accountability for delivery of the tender response on time, building a bid team across the TAL business Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification Comprehensive knowledge of superannuation and retirement solutions and how they interact in the market Key understanding of current and proposed regulations impacting superannuation and life insurance industry Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to develop relationships, negotiate, and obtain key information to support a tender process Ability to support the project management of institutional tender responses Strong commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. Additional Information At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here. To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time. TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice. We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, please read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr