Data Governance Lead

Posted:
10/6/2025, 8:23:17 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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

You will be working with Head of Data Management & Strategy.

About The Role

·         Drive enterprise data governance: design, implement, and evolve governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and processes such as data quality, metadata, master data management policies and standards, data classification schema and related processes and controls

·         Lead and grow our governance ecosystem: partner with business and technology teams to identify and publish data domain definitions and relationships, data owners and data stewards

·         Champion governance forums: convene and drive decisions across the Data Governance Committee.

·         Ensure data quality & controls: partner with data stewards to define CDEs, implement monitoring, establish root-cause remediation pathways.

·         Align strategy & regulatory requirements: integrate governance with strategic priorities, compliance standards, and emerging regulations (e.g., AI Governance, Responsible AI).

·         Manage data governance program delivery & ROI: maintain program business cases, roadmap, and measure governance impact.

·         Enable culture & innovation: partner with innovation teams and embed governance into change initiatives and data culture.

Skills and Qualifications

·         Bachelors in business, Data Management, Information Systems, or equivalent.

·         Preferred: MBA or master’s in information management, Data Science, or related field.

·         Minimum 10 years in data management and governance.

·         At least 5 years implementing enterprise-wide governance frameworks.

·         Prior experience in financial services or insurance strongly preferred.

·         Deep understanding of implementing data governance policies, standards, controls and processes (experience in establishing AI governance standards is a plus)

·         Proficiency with data catalog, MDM, data quality, and metadata tools.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including metrics and ROI tracking.

·         Excellent communication—capable of influencing cross-functional executive audiences.

·         Collaborative mindset with experience leading cross-functional governance adoption.

·         Deep understanding of data governance trends, standards, and regulatory landscape.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $132,000 to $250,000 at the commencement of employment.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Jersey City, NJ and Houston, TX 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%

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 [email protected].  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:

DT - Data

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

American General Life Insurance Company

CoreBridge Financial Services

Website: https://corebridgefinancial.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1957

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Secondary

Industries: Financial Services ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Life Insurance