VP - Technology Lead - Compliance & Enterprise Risk

Corebridge Financial • Jersey City, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Corporate Service team, the VP/Technology Lead of Corp. Services will be responsible for end-to-end IT delivery (Design, Build, Transform, Run) and domain architecture focusing on Compliance, Credit/Market Risk and Real Estate corporate functions consisting of 50+ key application platforms: The candidate will lead the technology organization directly aligned to these business areas including external service providers, provide indirect technical leadership across the Corporate Services IT organization, and collaborate across IT, Ops and business leaders to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the technology infrastructure and systems,

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience as a senior IT leader for Compliance and Risk Management working in the financial services industry, insurance company preferred.
• Strong domain knowledge of Compliance and Risk Management core business processes, operational needs, regulatory landscape and supporting technology ecosystem.
• 5+ years' experience working with offshore service providers and 3rd party vendors.
• 5+ years' experience working with C-level executives and senior Business leaders
• 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.

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 50+ applications, Own the IT operating model focusing on developing a cohesive domain architecture, build and service delivery model, and driving optimization and modernization. Lead the review of technical designs to ensure alignment to domain architecture and standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Architecture, Infrastructure, Security and Line of business IT teams) to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Monitor application performance and implement optimizations to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Lead and evolve an offshore third-party support application and maintenance team for end-to-end support of applications in the portfolio. Develop and execute program and project-based business cases, financial plans and project plans and deliver expected results on time and on budget. Deliver portfolio and project-based reporting demonstrating adherence to SLA’s, project plans and ongoing BAU deliverables.
• Stakeholder Management Act as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams to translate business needs into functional requirements. Become a trusted IT partner demonstrating the ability to influence change and IT decisions Proactively highlight and lead resolution of risks and issues and clearly communicate those risks to stakeholders. Manage Vendor Relationships & Contract oversight while leveraging their strategic capabilities.
• Governance & Compliance Ensure applications comply with organizational policies, industry standards (e.g., NYDFS, GDPR, ISO), and cybersecurity protocols. Conduct / coordinate risk assessments and implement timely mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities.
• Technology Infrastructure & Operations Manage technology budgets across direct and indirect expenses, inclusive of oversight of key vendor software and hardware relationships and partnerships. Accountable for tracking and managing finances across the designated IT portfolio. 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.
• Technology Innovation, Development and Improvement. Drive innovation in technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and rationalize the portfolio of technology Lead the development and implementation of new capabilities, 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 innovative opportunities.
• Strategic Leadership & Management Develop and lead outsourced Vendor Program activities for assigned business areas Develop and prioritize annual Book of Work and alignment of the future state roadmap Develop IT roadmaps working with Senior Business Stakeholders across the business units with immediate focus on Compliance that aligns with Corbridge’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

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