Assistant Vice President I, Technology Risk and Controls - IT SOX and PCI DSS

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

About the role

For the Assistant Vice President I, Technology Risk and Controls position, you responsible for building and maturing a comprehensive risk-based IT controls assurance program designed to support the company’s overall compliance with regulations, laws, and corporate policies relating to its IT systems and processes.  You will support the design, implementation, continuing operating effectiveness, and remediation of IT controls across the Enterprise IT organization to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), and other data security and privacy regulations.

• Lead IT SOX, PCI DSS, and other compliance initiatives.
• Drive process maturity to support controls rationalization and optimization.
• Define and execute testing for IT General Controls, Application Controls, and Reports.
• Assess third-party service organization controls and their impact on the company.
• Provide advisory support to application and control owners and assist in the development and update of supporting policy and process documentation.
• Act as a liaison and maintain a constructive working relationship with internal and external auditors and other key stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external audit requests, coordinate testing cycles, and ensure timely delivery and reporting.
• Effectively evaluate control deficiencies, assess root cause and impact, and define management action plans to ensure control failures and risks are properly addressed within defined timelines.
• Provide consultative support on IT control readiness for new initiatives, system deployments, SDLC controls, and other IT-related changes.
• Set priorities and/or sequence of tasks to achieve objectives with minimal oversight.
• Be flexible in responding to changing circumstances and adjusting to new situations.
• Identify and resolve increasingly complex problems, issues, and assignments.

Please note: The job can only be performed in the State location listed: Jersey City, NJ and Houston, TX,

What we are looking for

• 4+ years in IT governance and compliance, risk assessment, controls assurance, or audit management.
• 3+ years in managing and accessing annual PCI DSS compliance.
• Experience in managing compliance or auditing SAP platforms (ERP, BW, BPC, GRC, SLM, HANA, Workday, Fieldglass, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of information system components and related risks.
• Knowledge of industry practices, standards, and frameworks (i.e. COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.).
• Understanding of technology regulatory requirements in the US and/or regions represented.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, or other relevant certification preferred.
• Organized self-starter with the ability to think critically.
• Function independently and multi-task in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (oral and written) with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly detail orientated.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in the banking, financial services, or insurance industry a plus but not required.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation. 
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay. Benefit package includes:

• Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24