Business Development Associate - Retirement Income

About Resolution Life

Resolution Life Australasia is part of the Acenda Group. Acenda Group brings together some of Australia and New Zealand's most trusted life insurance brands. With 176 years of combined heritage and deep expertise across local markets, our Group includes Acenda Life, Resolution Life Australasia and Asteron Life New Zealand.

More than two million customers rely on us for life insurance, wealth protection and retirement solutions that support their confidence at every stage of life.

Everything we do is driven by a clear purpose: to help our customers and their families live, save and retire with confidence.

We're building an inclusive, dynamic and future focused business. Joining us means stepping into a period of integration and growth, where your work will help shape our future.

If you're energised by change and motivated by purpose, this is your moment to make an impact.

The Opportunity

Step into a role where your organisation, people skills, and drive genuinely make a difference. As a Business Development Associate at Acenda Life, you'll be at the heart of our mission to help Australians secure confident, reliable retirement income. You'll work closely with financial advisers, supporting them through key stages of the advice process and making sure every opportunity flows smoothly from first conversation to final outcome. If you love variety, pace, and meaningful impact, this role delivers all three.

You'll take charge of a busy pipeline, especially around upcoming annuity maturities, making sure advisers have everything they need at the right time. From coordinating quotes to keeping paperwork on track, you'll be the steady hand that keeps momentum high and ensures nothing gets missed. You'll also partner closely with our Business Development Managers, preparing for adviser meetings, following up next steps, and helping turn great conversations into real results.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's organised, confident speaking with advisers, and excited to grow in the retirement income space. If you enjoy being the go‑to person who keeps things moving, take pride in accuracy, and want to build a long‑term career in a growing part of financial services, this role gives you the platform to shine.

How will you make an impact?

• Support retirement income sales delivery, contributing to quoting, policy, and activity targets by progressing opportunities through the sales funnel.

• Own and actively manage the maturing annuity pipeline, engaging advisers ahead of maturity dates to support retention, reinvestment, and continuity of client income solutions.

• Manage and progress pipeline opportunities, including follow-ups, SOA tracking, documentation coordination, and conversion support through to banked business.

• Partner closely with BDMs, preparing for adviser meetings, following up actions, and ensuring momentum is maintained post-engagement.

• Engage directly with advisers, responding to enquiries, supporting quote activity, and assisting advisers to navigate implementation requirements.

• Support adviser onboarding and training initiatives, including guidance on Acenda's tools, systems, and processes to enable efficient and seamless implementation.

• Deliver high standards of sales governance, maintaining accurate CRM records, pipeline hygiene, and timely reporting.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following:

• Experience in sales support within wealth, retirement, insurance, or financial services.

• Strong organisational and execution capability with the ability to manage multiple opportunities concurrently.

• Commercial mindset with a focus on outcomes and conversion.

• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging advisers via phone, email, and virtual meetings.

• RG146 compliant (or willingness to obtain) for retirement and investment products.

• High attention to detail and disciplined use of CRM systems.

Highly Regarded

• Exposure to retirement income products (annuities, pensions, income strategies).

• Business degree or equivalent tertiary study (commerce, finance, economics, or related).

• Strong interest in building a long-term career in retirement income distribution.

Why Join Us?

At Resolution Life Australasia, we provide a flexible work environment and access to a range of employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally including:

• Career pathways, including local and global mobility opportunities

• Leading Learning Platforms and support in professional development

• Health and Wellbeing Programs

Accessibility and Checks

Before commencing employment in this role, you will need to provide two references, full working rights and complete police and credit checks through an online provider. As an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to working in a diverse and inclusive workforce you will be provided with any support or accessibility requirements throughout your interview process. Please feel free to contact our Talent Team directly at .

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