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Senior Risk & Controls Specialist in Houston, TX – oversee regulatory compliance and risk management.
Join Corebridge Financial to lead risk strategy in a hybrid, inclusive environment.
Risk & Controls Specialist
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.
About The Role
The Risk & Controls Specialist will be responsible for overseeing risk management activities, regulatory compliance oversight, and governance processes within the dually registered broker-dealer / RIS for Retirement Services. This role partners closely with senior leadership to develop, implement, and monitor risk management strategies while ensuring business operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
The specialist will lead efforts related to policy and procedure governance, regulatory examinations, internal audits, and ongoing risk monitoring. This role will also support the firms complaint trend oversight, remediation effectiveness, and control enhancements. The position requires strong regulatory knowledge, leadership capabilities, and the ability to navigate a complex organizational structure while collaborating across business functions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee risk management strategies designed to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and reputational risk.
- Lead governance activities related to the development, maintenance, and oversight of the firms procedures and control framework.
- Ensure business operations comply with appliable FINRA, SEC, and other regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and standards.
- Assist with coordination of internal audits and regulatory examinations.
- Partner with business unit leaders and compliance teams to assess risk and implement corrective actions, where needed.
- Oversee monitoring activities designed to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Analyze complaint trends, operational data and risk indicators to identify emerging risks and recommend improvements.
- Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and risk assessments for senior management about risk exposure, mitigation strategies and control efficacies.
- Support enterprise risk initiatives and contribute to broader organization risk governance program.
- Lead or support special projects as needed related to risk regulatory readiness and operational improvements by so finctions.
- Build strong cross‑ functional partnerships over together lasting Ḣight
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ related experience in brokerage, financial services, compliance, or risk management
- Series 7 license preferred
- Experience supporting or managing regulatory examinations, internal audits, or compliance reviews
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex topics to senior leadership.
- Ability to navigate a complex organizational structure and build productive relationships across business functions
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment while meeting deadlines
Work Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of work ing both in an office and remotely .
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 and is one of the keyest role.
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 var you? (the text appears weird, but it's part of original; copy exactly).
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
- 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 need may_.
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.[...]
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com
Functional Area
OP - Operations
Estimated Travel Percentage (%)
No Travel
Relocation Provided
No