Associate-CIO, Portfolio Management

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.

Our Chief Investment Officer (CIO) team is responsible for the overall asset allocation and portfolio management of General Account assets supporting Corebridge’s policyholder liabilities across various lines of business. In addition to managing the overall portfolio, the CIO team works with the core Life and Retirement business teams to develop the investment strategy to support their new business growth objectives. The CIO team is also responsible for articulating the overall investment strategy and risk positioning to key stakeholders such as the Board of Directors, regulators, and rating agencies.

About the role

The Corebridge CIO team is seeking an Associate to work as an integral member of the team to support investment analysis and portfolio management for the different Insurance lines of business. This role requires someone who is comfortable with manipulating large data sets and being able to reconcile various sources of information. Being able to handle multiple assignments are under time pressure is expected.  The successful candidate will work across asset management, operations, finance, treasury, actuarial, and accounting teams on a continuous basis to leverage and rationalize investment information.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide analytical support to various functions performed by the CIO team, including but not limited to:

• Asset tracking and investment/data reporting across internal and external asset managers
• Pipeline consolidation across asset managers and tracking

• Assist with the design and implementation of process improvements and automation opportunities to various workstreams.
• Portfolio management with respect to guidelines and compliance
• Tracking and summarizing asset allocation activity
• Working with reporting team to ensure all investment activity reports are accurately updated

• Assisting in portfolio construction for potential new IM (Institutional Markets) transactions
• Tracking execution of transactions vs. portfolios approved at pricing committees

• Respond to ad-hoc management requests for investment and portfolio related information and analysis.
• Participate in special projects, such as yield enhancement, ALM optimization and asset substitutions

Skills & Qualifications

• Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Power Pivot/BI.
• 4+ years of industry experience.
• CFA, or working toward preferred.
• Experience in programming such as Microsoft Access, VBA and/or working with Information Technology is a plus.

• Financial services experience, preferably in fixed income asset management, as well as the ability to deliver high-quality investment reporting on a multitude of portfolio characteristics.
• Experience working for an insurance company or a third-party asset manager, GAAP and/or Statutory financial reporting experience a plus.
• Experience with internal control or monitoring functions, including Internal Audit, Operation Risk Management, Finance Control Unit, ERM, or willingness to interface with multiple internal controls groups preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills to clearly articulate sophisticated concepts, ideas and processes. Ability to present complex ideas/findings effectively to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Quick learner that is comfortable in fast pace, deadline-oriented culture.
• Flexible, self-starter, inquisitive with problem solving skills.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 
• General knowledge of additional fixed income reporting systems, preferably.
• MicroStrategy and Bloomberg are a plus.

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s New York City office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Minimal travel.

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.