Due Diligence & Investment Research Program Lead

Corebridge Financial • Jersey City, NJ

4d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads investment due diligence and research oversight across the firm’s advisory platforms and brokerage product shelf. The focus is on evaluating mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, model strategies and other investment solutions made available to advisors and clients. Responsibilities include initial due diligence, ongoing monitoring and risk assessment, with the goal of ensuring that all approved investment offerings meet the firm’s investment standards and regulatory requirements. The role is a subject matter expert (SME) providing independent, rigorous investment analysis and research recommendations to internal stakeholders and investment committees. The individual will bring broad, multi-asset investment experience and strong analytical judgement to assess managers, strategies, and structures across multiple vehicle types while partnering closely with product, advisory, compliance and governance teams to support sound investment decision making.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the financial services industry with background in investment research and due diligence within asset management, wealth management, or a related financial services environment
• Broad, multi-asset investment knowledge including equities, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and ETFs. Familiarity with SMAs and advisory platforms as well
• Familiarity with platforms and tools such as Morningstar, Bloomberg, and rating services; strong knowledge of the application and understanding of manager fee components and pricing within a managed account program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex investment information and communicate clearly to senior stakeholders and committees
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Familiarity with Broker-Dealer and/or RIA business model
• Strong experience with investment research and analysis tools
• Understanding of advisory programs and fiduciary requirements
• Required licenses: Series 65/66 or ability to obtain in the first 90 days of employment.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• CFA preferred, Series 7 and 24 a plus

Responsibilities

• Manager Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research on investment managers, including analyzing historical performance, investment processes, risk management practices, and organizational structure.
• Investment Due Diligence: Lead due diligence and ongoing monitoring for: Mutual funds and ETFs Model strategies, SMAs and advisory platforms Alternatives, ESG/SRI and specialty strategies, where available All approved brokerage product shelf offerings
• Ongoing Monitoring, Risk and Governance: Monitor investment strategies for performance trends, style drift, risk exposures and organizational changes. Prepare research materials for investment committees and governance forums. Identify and escalate any material issues to the appropriate forums.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, advisory, platform, compliance and legal teams to support the investment oversight process. Assist with due diligence in the new platforms, vendors, and product expansions as needed.
• Client Engagement: Support client-facing teams by providing insights on manager selection and portfolio construction.
• Leadership and Expertise: Contribute to the evolution of due diligence frameworks, research tools and evaluation standards. Serve as a trusted investment SME across the organization.
• Risk Management & Control: Oversee current regulatory requirements for existing advisory programs and their respective investment solutions, as well as leading the overall investment efforts to comply with local, state and national regulatory requirements
• Research Coverage: Maintain research coverage across all major asset classes, including equity, fixed income, multi asset and alternative strategies

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed