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

At Corebridge we are committed to empowering our architecture teams by actively involving them in shaping enterprise policies and standards, while granting them authority over the creation of principles, patterns, and reference architectures This ensures alignment, agility, and innovation across our technology landscape.

At Corebridge, the Director, IT Enterprise Architecture oversees multiple facets of Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Innovation, and Community Standards and Governance. Acts as a subject matter expert driving daily architecture practice management across business functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise, business, and application architecture communities. The Director will oversee proof-of-concept labs and advise CTO/CIO/CRSO on emerging technologies.  Responsibilities span operational execution of enterprise architecture strategies, investment planning, IT roadmaps, business architecture, innovation (e.g. AI) initiatives, and master planning. Also manages developer and technical standards, platform engineering, training, documentation, communications, communities of practice, and governance processes including Permitting Processes and Architecture Review Boards.

Responsibilities

Define and Evolve Enterprise Architecture Strategy: Develop long-term architectural vision aligned with business goals, ensuring scalability, agility, and innovation across the organization.
Establish Governance and Standards: Create and enforce architecture principles, policies, and standards to guide solution development and technology adoption.
Lead Architecture Reviews and Decision-Making: Evaluate major initiatives and solutions for alignment with enterprise architecture, risk, security, and compliance requirements.
Mentor and Guide Architecture Teams: Provide leadership and coaching to junior architects and technical teams, fostering architectural maturity and cross-functional collaboration.
Engage with Executive Stakeholders: Advise senior leadership on technology trends, investment planning, and strategic initiatives, translating business needs into architectural outcomes.
Maintain Reference Architectures and Capability Models: Own and update reference architectures, capability maps, and roadmaps to ensure consistency and clarity across domains and platforms

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years in IT Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture.

Proven team leadership skills.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.

Confidence in guiding Enterprise Architects as they develop principles, standards and cross functional solutions.

Ability to align technology architecture with business strategy, translating enterprise goals into actionable architectural plans.

Knowledge of frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, and experience applying them to guide enterprise-wide architecture initiatives.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive consensus across diverse business and technical groups.

Strong understanding of cloud platforms, integration patterns, data architecture, security, and emerging technologies such as AI and automation.

Experience establishing and enforcing architecture principles, policies, and standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and scalability.

Skilled in articulating complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and mentoring junior architects to build organizational capability

Customer journey mapping, Business process mapping.

AI solution and implementation experience

General IT strategy and Lean process management

Compensation

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 Houston, TX or Durham, NC 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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This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

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 (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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