Corporate Systems Technical Lead chez Corebridge Financial

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 (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 and partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies across the company. They also ensure the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles. 

About the Role:

IT leader responsible for end to end delivery (Design, Build, Run) for the Corporate Services Platforms supporting Legal, Compliance and Real Estate

Responsibilities:

• Application Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of assigned applications, including deployment, maintenance, and retirement.

• 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 off-shore thirty party support team for the applications in the portfolio.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams to translate business needs into functional requirements.

• Manage expectations of internal stakeholders (e.g. Security, finance, operations) and external partners (vendors, clients).

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with organizational policies, industry standards (e.g., NYDS, GDPR, ISO), and cybersecurity protocols.

• Conduct / coordinate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities.

Budget & Resource Management

• Oversee budgeting for application-related costs (licensing, infrastructure, support).

• Prioritize resource allocation for upgrades, patches, and new features.

Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experienced required.

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and MS Office 0365.

• Proficiency in SQL for troubleshooting and reporting (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS.

• Experience with identity and access management: Active Directory, LDAP, SSO, SAML, OAuth.

• Familiarity with application and web servers

• Experience with cloud-hosted platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Administration of SaaS applications through vendor portals.

• Understanding of multi-tenant architectures and vendor-managed updates.

• Integration with enterprise platforms (e.g.,Workday, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365).

• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).Installation, configuration, and patch management of packaged applications.

• Experience with backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.

• Hardware and resource planning for application performance

• License management and monitoring usage compliance

• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Experience supporting legal and compliance technology portfolios

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

• Willing to do occasional on-call support for critical system issues. Vendor management and escalation coordination.

• Excellent communication skills for end-user support, training, and documentation.

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work across IT and business functions

Compensation:

For positions based in Jersey City, NJ the base salary range is $159,000 to $177,000 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 office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

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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 [email protected].  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

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