Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s 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:
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s 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 You'll Work With
The Information Technology 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 risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.
About The Role
As a key member of the Enterprise Technology leadership team, the Head of Corporate Systems (CS) Technology will be responsible for developing and executing technology strategies, and end-to-end IT delivery (Design, Build, Transform, Run) for the following corporate functions consisting of 70+ key application platforms:
- Facilities & Real Estate
- Internal Audit
- SOX controls & testing
- Operational Risk
- Credit / Market Risk
- Legal
- Compliance (Regulatory, Corporate, Investments, Insurance)
The candidate will lead the CS technology organization, while partnering across 5+ ELT members, external service providers, and 50+ senior IT, Ops and business leaders across Corebridge to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the technology infrastructure and systems,
Responsibilities
Lead a focused team of Corebridge employees and IT vendor resources and relationships to drive the following:
Application Lifecycle Management
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of assigned applications, including deployment, maintenance, and retirement for 70+ applications across the Corporate Systems ecosystem.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (system architecture, QA, DevOps, Security) to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
- Monitor application performance and implement optimizations to enhance scalability, security, and user experience.
- Lead an offshore third-party support team for about 70+ applications in the portfolio.
2. Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams to translate business needs into functional requirements.
- Manage expectations of internal stakeholders and external partners (vendors, clients).
- Proactively highlight and resolve risks and issues and clearly communicate those risks to stakeholders.
- Manage Vendor Relationships & Contract oversight and leverage their strategic capabilities.
3. Governance & Compliance
- Ensure applications comply with organizational policies, industry standards (e.g., NYDS, GDPR, ISO), and cybersecurity protocols.
- Conduct / coordinate risk assessments and implement timely mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities.
4. Technology Infrastructure & Operations
- Manage technology budgets across direct and indirect expenses, also inclusive of oversight of key vendor software and hardware relationships and partnerships.
- Prioritize resource allocation for upgrades, patches, and new features.
- Ensure Operational excellence is upheld, including all security, regulatory and compliance aspects; production systems uptime and reliability; and availability of data that are critical to the functioning of the corporate systems eco-system.
5. Technology Innovation, Development and Improvement.
- Drive innovation in technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and enables new processing capabilities
- Lead the development and implementation of new technologies for corporate systems, including internally built and externally sourced software applications and AI/ML solutions.
- Analyze user feedback and metrics (e.g., uptime, error rates) to drive iterative improvements.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, cloud-native solutions) to recommend innovation opportunities.
6. Strategic Leadership & Management
- Develop and lead outsourced Vendor Program activities for the Corporate Systems area
- Develop and prioritize 2025/2026 Book of Work for the Corporate Systems areas
- Develop IT roadmaps working with Senior Business Stakeholders across the business units for Corporate Systems with immediate focus on Legal and Compliance that aligns with Corebridge’s business and technology plans.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment across the Corporate Systems organization both with other teams across Enterprise IT, and across the broader Corebridge Technology teams.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred but not essential
- Masters or MBA Preferred
Experience
- 10+ years’ experience as a senior IT leader working in the financial services industry, insurance company preferred.
- 5+ years' experience working with offshore service providers and 3rd party vendors.
- 5+ years' experience working with C-level executives and senior Business leaders
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to absorb complex context and convert it into relevant information for given audience.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, projects, and resources effectively
- Excellent organizational, time management, resource planning and prioritization skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, while driving big picture goals
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, concurrently managing multiple initiatives, while managing key priorities.
Compensation
For positions based in Jersey City, NJ, the base salary range is $240,000 - $300,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.
In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.
Work Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Jersey City, NJ office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.
#LI-RL1 #LI-SAFG #LI-Hybrid
This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s 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.
Why Corebridge?
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life 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:
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life 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 well-being.
- Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar 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 tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
- 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 employer-sponsored 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 job-related 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.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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 job-related 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.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to
TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com
. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
To learn more please visit:
www.corebridgefinancial.com
Functional Area:
IT - Information Technology
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel
Relocation Provided: No
American General Life Insurance Company