AVP II, IT Business Systems Analysis - Annuity Retirement Product Configurator

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 AVP II IT Business Systems Analysis on the Individual Retirement IT Product team provides technical leadership to define and build innovative technology solutions for Index, RILA, Variable, and Fixed Annuities. This leadership/ managerial role drives end-to-end technology deployment, bridging business goals with technical execution, and manages a high-performing team of Business Systems Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Leads IT development, delivery, and modernization for priority Individual Retirement products, ensuring technology enhancements align with business goals. 
• Manages, mentors, and develops a small team of IT Business Systems Analysts, fostering a high-performance culture. 
• Evaluates business needs to provide technical direction, recommending efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for complex system functionality. 
• Drives the end-to-end SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), proactively identifying risks, managing project scope, and resolving complex operational issues. 
• Partners with business leaders, Actuarial, and Application teams to translate complex business needs into detailed technical requirements and user stories. 
• Tracks key technology performance indicators and leverages data to drive continuous improvement in system reliability and user experience. 
• Analyzes and evaluates business needs and provides technical direction and recommendations to create or develop new system functionality. 
• Manage requirements scope and escalate any issues as appropriate. 
• Research and analyze existing business processes and systems to formulate logical statements of business requirements. 
• Involve in effort estimation and planning of new requirements and enhancements. 
• Analyze and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution for system design. 
• Plays an active role in the system development life cycle from design through implementation. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT business analysis, with a focus on financial services and annuities products.
• Advanced SQL skills and strong database management capabilities. 
• Experience with Annuity Product Configurators (e.g., FAST, ALIP, NaviSys, LifePro, OPIA) is highly preferred. 
• Deep knowledge and experience on Annuity Retirement Product implementation, business rules and insurance regulations that govern the Annuity business including end-to end lifecycle of an Annuity will be an advantage. 
• Ability to understand and implement the various complex calculations provided. 
• Experience collaborating with Product Deve