AI & Data Risk Analyst

The AI & Data Risk Analyst position is a crucial role on the Model, AI & Data Risk Management team, which is an innovative and evolving unit at Guardian. As such, this person will have the opportunity to contribute to the strategy and execution of this critical team.

The Model, AI & Data Risk Management team oversees the mitigation and governance practices of said spaces across the enterprise and operates as a strategic partner to the various business areas. Artificial intelligence and data have been identified as “top risks” of the company and therefore command specific attention. Effective collaboration and engagement amongst the internal “second line of defense” team as well as with the “first line” business teams are essential towards achieving success in this role.

You will

• Oversee AI governance practices, which include but are not limited to:

  • Directing users through the AI intake process,

  • Engaging in meetings with the relevant stakeholders to ensure AI solutions are appropriately risk-rated and sufficient controls and mitigants are in place,

  • Ensuring proper monitoring and attestation are being performed in accordance with policies and standards,

  • Maintaining accurate inventories, dashboards, and metadata to facilitate risk management of AI solutions in production and those being developed,

  • Recording and organizing all findings and/or issues that may arise in the appropriate registers.

• Seek opportunities to continually improve the AI governance framework with a balance of enabling the acceleration of technological solutions with a commensurate degree of rigor and prudence.

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure the AI and Data intake and governance processes are transparent and well-understood.

• Participate in the entire AI model lifecycle including the design, development, and production states.

• Address any potential future misstatements or inaccuracies through facilitating optimal model and process design and implementation of preventative and detective controls. 

• Contribute to the continued growth and development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics risk management through independent validation activities within both the Model & Data Risk Management frameworks.

• Lead presentations related to AI emerging model risks, thematic observations across the enterprise, and other relevant topics.

• Support Model, AI, and Data risk functions through the maintenance, management, and development of the Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance System (in ServiceNow).

You are

• A self-motivated person, able to work independently.

• A strategic thinker, with the ability to “connect the dots” across the organization, and develop creative solutions to dynamic, complex, and unique business challenges.

• A trusted partner who can build strong and effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and customers.

• Technically proficient regarding AI and process infrastructure as well as being an effective communicator.

• Results-oriented and able to execute tasks efficiently.

• Comfortable setting direction within the growing and quickly evolving AI space.

You have

• 5+ years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry, preferably with experience in AI and risk management.

• Strong technical skills with a variety of software platforms, specifically, in ServiceNow.

• Proven leadership and communication skills.

• The ability to accelerate impact and the desire to lead change.

Reporting Relationship

You will report to the Head of Model, AI & Data Risk, who reports to the Chief Risk Officer.

Location 

Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards, NYC or Bethlehem, PA office; 2 days WFH

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.

Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.

Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here. 

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