Solution Architect, Retirement Services
Posted on July 2, 2025 by Corebridge Financial
- Houston, United States of America
- $138600.0 - $192564.0
- Full Time
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:
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
This Solution Architect role is ideal for someone who thrives in a strategic, hands-on leadership position, bringing expertise in solution design and the ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution. This Solution Architect will play an instrumental role in architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for complex, enterprise-level environments within the Retirement Services Wealth Management space.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, enterprise architects and other technical teams to understand wealth management business processes and translate them into Architectural blueprints.
- Contribute to roadmap planning, solution assessments and technical due diligence for new initiatives and vendor platforms.
- Design and document reference architecture, point of arrival strategy to support key capabilities in Retirement Services space like Portfolio Management, CRM, Compliance, Financial planning and client reporting.
- Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards, security protocols and industry regulations (example SEC, FINRA etc)
- Evaluate and recommend stacks, platforms, SaaS partnerships and tools that enhance digital wealth management experience.
- Guide and be integral part of Design and Development teams during implementation and ensure alignment with architecture goals.
- Working with the L&R IT leadership team to embrace contemporary ways of working, attract and develop talent across the firm and leverage economies of scale and shared capabilities.
- Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position, and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.
Skills and Qualifications
- Business / Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the financial services industry, especially the defined contribution (401k/403b) group retirement and broker/deal and wealth management segments.
- Technical Acumen: Strong foundation in practical application of technology with a software engineering bias. Proven track record of identifying trends, staying current with skills and helping build an engineering-oriented culture. Good knowledge of APIs, Microservices, Messaging Systems and proficiency with Cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP. Knowledge of Application and Infrastructure security best practices. Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman Framework
- Strategic Positioning: Helps defined business strategy by understanding what’s possible with technology and identifies solutions that support enterprise strategy, impact critical business outcomes, and drive organizational success through the evaluation of internal and external business contexts.
- Partnership: Effectively partners with business functions and the enterprise to leverage economies of scale meeting a complex set of needs and objectives.
- Cultural Adaptability: Values and consider the perspectives of diverse parties in a global context. Is a role model and organizational leader.
- Talent Cultivation: Is a talent magnet and has proven skills in nurturing and developing talent.
- Critical Thinking: Able to identify, anticipate and prevent businesses problems and match an appropriate solution; Demonstrates intellectual curiosity identifying or anticipating issues within the client base and the ability to match an optimal solution.
- Decision Quality / Risk Mindset: Demonstrates good judgement and knows when to involve others; Uses data, logic, analysis, and experience to make evidence-based decisions.
- Learning Agility: Demonstrates a progressive growth mindset through an ability and willingness to learn from experiences and new situations; Applies past experience to proactively identify opportunities.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or proven record of experience.
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect within the Wealth Management or Asset Management domain, with a track record of designing scalable, secure, high performing architecture and delivering complex financial services solutions.
- 5+ years of IT / Architecture experience.
- A comprehensive understanding of investment platforms, client onboarding processes, portfolio management, and the regulatory compliance landscape within the financial services sector.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and ensure cross-functional understanding.
- Experience working in agile delivery environments, with a strong ability to solve complex problems and a proactive, analytical mindset.
- Strong leadership and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Familiarity with industry standards and platform
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to a variety of audiences.
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 working both in an office and remotely.
Estimated Travel
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:
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
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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 (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
American General Life Insurance Company Advertised until:
Aug. 1, 2025
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