Head of Technology Controls

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial we believe action is everything. Thats why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners
We deliver on commitments: We are accountable empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders
We learn improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future
We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions theyre ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision and respond to some of lifes most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service breadth of product expertise deep distribution relationships and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

About the role

The Information Technology (IT) organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT Controls management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.

The Head of Technology Controls will manage a team to identify assess respond to and monitor Technology Controls. The role will ensure the regulatory / risk policies and standards and their impact on business operations are understood and addressed consistently across the enterprise as well as third party facilities are assessed monitored and remediated as necessary. This role will provide coverage for regulatory issues with our technology partners and assist with regulatory exams requests and meetings.

The Head of Technology Controls will be responsible for the following:

• Manages the development of technology controls processes and procedures and actively contributes to the strategic planning process.
• Assessing and monitoring control impacts as change initiatives progress.
• Provides domain expertise to business units around emerging technology controls topics.
• Leads development of a technology controls management framework that defines how people process & technology provide a secure environment and support business objectives.
• Regulatory considerations including but are not limited to SOX SOC1/2 and other attest requirements.
• Supports control issue remediation processes to ensure that the underlying risk to the organization is being managed.
• Develops strong relationships and interacts with Enterprise Risk Management Senior Leadership Business Unit Heads Regional Leadership Internal Audit External Regulators Legal and Compliance Privacy and IT teams to coordinate activities.
• Manages escalation of issues relating to the overall Technology Controls environment.
• Develops and delivers executivelevel IT controls presentations to describe program approach and status and consults on key technology controls.
• Manages Technology Controls awareness and training programs to encourage the use of appropriate information practices by Corebridge staff contractors service providers third party and offshore vendors.
• Develops and implements Controls reporting on progress for achieving and implementing Technology Controls strategies plans products and controls.
• Acts as the audit interface to manage scope quality of responses and interactions.
  

Please note: The job can only be performed in the State location listed: Jersey City NJ and Houston TX

What we are looking for

• 12 years of experience within technology risk control and governance Internal Audit or SOX disciplines with increasing responsibility and work complexity to include progressive management roles in large complex organizations.
• Strong expertise in collaboration facilitation and coordination of the mitigation of risks.
• Adept at navigating governance structures.
• Experience raising awareness of information and technology controls throughout an organization.
• Significant experience working with Financial Industry regulators and regulations (e.g. SEC PCAOB).
• Extensive knowledge of information and technology controls management policies methods standards tools and processes (e.g. ISO COSO COBIT NIST) as well as knowledge of compliance legal internal / external audit & regulatory requirements.
• Experience in the banking financial services or insurance industry is required.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Understanding of metrics development and reporting. Strong problem solving and program skills. Ability to prioritize and drive difficult decisions among business partners.
• Ability to solve complex controls issues that span legal compliance and regulatory obligations across various lines of business and shared service areas of the company.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills able to build relationships with people at all levels. Experience developing and delivering presentations to all levels of management. Strong ability to develop lead and manage a professional staff.
• Executes through the team manages to high standards empowers others and holds them accountable while actively engaging and inspiring them at the same time.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to align interests across diverse constituencies including suppliers internal business partners and regulators.
• Drives for results shows urgency and takes initiative doesnt let problem situations linger and ensures service excellence and efficiency objectives are met.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Experience leading complex major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in change management.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation.
• Our Giving Back policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Dont believe us We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay. Benefit package includes:

• Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES 27! 17 paid holidays per calendar year.
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K $1 for $1 match up to 6 with immediate vesting plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3 into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

For position based in Jersey City NJ the base salary range is $160000 $215000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition were proud to offer a range of competitive benefits.

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This role is deemed a covered associate under SEC RuleCFR 275.20645 Political contributions by certain investment advisers and other federal and state paytoplay rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that under 17 CFR 275.20645 or other federal or state paytoplay regulations would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financials business or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.

Why Corebridge

At Corebridge Financial we prioritize the health wellbeing and worklife balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall wellbeing
Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options which vary by location. In the U.S. our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollarfordollar Company matching contribution of up to 6 of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3 of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees
Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to taxexempt organizations 1:1 up to $5000
Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employersponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal state and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on jobrelated qualifications and without regard to race color religion sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability neurodivergence age veteran status or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation growth and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives we invest in each employee seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

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Applications will be accepted for this position until a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified