AVP I, Technology Risk and Control - SOX and SOC Programs

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:

• 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

The Technology Risk and Controls (TRC) Assistant Vice President is an integral team member and will report to the Vice President of TRC. This position is responsible for managing audit risk within the organization. This includes all activities related to external/internal audits (Sarbanes Oxley, SOC reports, etc.) and key transformation initiatives. This position will be responsible for effectively collaborating with key stakeholders across the enterprise and lines of defense to ensure risks are being managed effectively and efficiently. This includes integration of activities within the broader controls group as required. This individual will be accountable for providing strategic risk guidance and maturation of key controls in the organization. 
 

Responsibilities

• Act as the audit interface to manage scope, quality of responses, and interactions.  
• Implement and oversee controls relating to the programs that are formally defined to address Internal Controls over Financial reporting (SOX) and other key transformation initiatives within the organization. 
• Work with Technology teams, specifically within the Insurance & Retirement business unit, to ensure adequate preparation for upcoming audits and exams.  
• Maintain and manage the Process, Risk, and Controls (PRC) library.  
• Ensure ownership and management of program controls and compliance mandates.  
• Enhance the process to ensure that Corebridge is meeting all internal standards and external audit requirements.  
• Manage and prioritize control issue remediation processes to ensure that the underlying risk to the organization is being managed. Ensure timely remediation of issues.  
• Effectively perform deficiency evaluation, understanding mitigating controls to determine risk aggregation.  
• Perform controls testing and monitoring on a regular basis. Manage control testing scope.  
• Record and report the current state of SOX and SOC risk.  

Skills and Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience within technology risk, control and governance, Internal Audit or SOX disciplines with increasing responsibility and work complexity. 

• Industry certifications preferred. 

• Public Accounting experience preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Technology Risk & Controls Skills: 

• Strong expertise in SOX, including 4+ years working on SOX related projects. 

• Understanding of IT Audit principles and control frameworks (COBIT, NIST).  

• Ability to oversee multiple processes, action plans and key stakeholders simultaneously. 

• Experience raising awareness of issues to key stakeholders across technology.  

• Ability to facilitate and drive management support throughout the external audit life cycle.  

• Experience designing, maintaining, and managing a controls library. 

Core Skills  

• Drives for results — shows urgency and takes initiative, doesn’t let problem situations linger, and ensures service excellence and efficiency objectives are met. 

• Manages competing priorities — agility to manage competing, changing and sometimes conflicting priorities. 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 

• Utilizes strong negotiation and influencing skills to align interests across diverse constituencies, including internal and external partners.  

• Proven track record of drawing conclusions, making decisions, and using data to solve problems. 

• Experience with complex, major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in change management. 

• Active listener. 

• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and gain support for key initiatives. 

• Strong ability to communicate via written and verbal communication in both formal and casual situations.  

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000 at the commencement of employment.  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 or Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

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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:

• 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 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 (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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