Guardian's Annuity In-Force Operations CARE team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is pursuing an opportunity to develop and grow their experience as an Annuity Operations Specialist . We are looking for an avid learner who possesses strong analytical and communication skills to support our annuity growth. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant processing to support end-to-end in-force annuity transactions. As well as providing a high-touch service experience to our customers.
As an Operations Specialist, you are empowered to take full ownership of each request from intake through resolution. You ensure stakeholders are informed at every stage, resolve complex issues independently, and escalate when appropriate to meet service and regulatory expectations.
This role embraces the CARE mindset - Communicate, Advocate, Respond, and Empower - demonstrating authentic care for contract holders, field partners, and internal teams while driving operational excellence.
You are
Motivated to positively impact customer and partner experiences through accurate in-force transaction processing
Action-oriented with the ability to assess priorities and manage competing deadlines
Detail-oriented and procedure-driven with a strong commitment to quality and compliance
Comfortable communicating complex information clearly via email and phone
Accountable for outcomes and follow-through
Willing to challenge existing processes and contribute ideas for improvement
A collaborative team member open to feedback
Flexible to contribute overtime equitably when needed
You will
Process and prioritize a wide range of in-force annuity transactions
Provide high-level service to contract holders and internal partners
Own complex or escalated in-force cases from intake to resolution
Perform root-cause analysis on issues and recommend improvements
Meet or exceed quality, accuracy, and timeliness metrics
Partner with Product, Compliance, Finance, Treasury, and Contact Center teams
Develop subject-matter expertise in annuity products, systems, and procedures
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives
You have
College degree preferred or equivalent industry experience
2+ years of insurance, annuity, or retirement operations experience
Working knowledge of annuity products preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred
A positive, service-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous learning
Location
This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week onsite in either Bethlehem, PA or Pittsfield, MA office. Team members must be able to come to campus as needed. Onsite requirements are subject to change based on business needs.
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
Salary Range:
$42,830.00 - $64,250.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
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As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com . Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Notice Regarding Guardian's Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian's job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian's jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers (http://%20https://www.guardianlife.com/careers) ). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian's use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com , making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian's document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com .
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/gau1nv66ynug/1M2AOzFsFCirlWeAmIh4MD/23463b78b6cdd8ebdce9410b98d7a080/Audit.pdf) .
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Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
