Guardian

Head of Product Strategy & Platform Innovation

New York · Full-time

No sponsorship$155k-$255kDetected 31 days ago

Product StrategySalesBusiness DevelopmentLeadership

About the role

The role works horizontally across the organization -marketing, sales, business development, training, product management-and externally with asset managers, insurance carriers, TAMPs, and portfolio managers.
Success requires influence without direct ownership, entrepreneurial energy, and a strong commercial mindset.
Salary Range: $155,370.00 - $255,255.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position.

Own the forward‑looking product strategy across advisory, annuities, and alternatives within an open‑architecture ecosystem.
Design differentiated product constructs, solutions, and portfolios by creatively leveraging third‑party partners rather than manufacturing products.
Develop clear go‑to‑market strategies for platform capabilities, including positioning, messaging, and advisor value propositions.
Partner closely with Marketing to ensure product stories are simple, compelling, and commercially effective.
Drive clarity around why advisors should use specific solutions-not just what is available.
Partner Strategy & Ecosystem Management
Evaluate, onboard, and rationalize partners with a focus on quality, differentiation, economics, and strategic fit.
Co‑create solutions with partners where appropriate, including custom portfolios, white‑labeled offerings, or exclusive access strategies.
Maintain a strong commercial lens on platform economics, scalability, and advisor impact.
Partner with Training and Sales Enablement to ensure advisors understand not just products-but how to use them in holistic planning conversations.

In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
10+ years of experience in wealth management, asset management, insurance, or fintech, with exposure to RIA and broker‑dealer environments.
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.

$155,370.00 - $255,255.00
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.

Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Translate industry trends (e.g., retirement income, tax efficiency, private markets, managed solutions, model portfolios) into actionable platform initiatives.

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.

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.

In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

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