Sr. Manager, AI Risk & Governance

Department:
Information Technology

Job Description:

As the Sr. Manager, AI Risk Governance you will be the primary operator of the AI Systems Governance Program, responsible for executing the AI Review Framework and ensuring consistent governance of AI Systems across The Mutual Group and its member insurance carriers.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on AI governance and vendor AI risk, with limited support to Cyber, Privacy, and IT Controls as needed. The role ensures AI governance activities are executed as a continuous control function.

Work Arrangement:

• Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in-office days.

Accountabilities:

AI Governance Execution (Core)

• Own execution of the AI Review Framework
• Ensure governance processes are consistent, efficient, and audit-ready
• Execute AI governance activities through the AIS / Security Governance Team

Risk Assessment & Review

• Perform AI risk classification (low, mid, high)
• Assess:
  • Business impact
  • Customer and regulatory risk
  • Data sensitivity
• Prepare governance recommendations for CIO, CLO, and AIS Committee

Vendor AI Governance (Primary Secondary Focus)

• Own vendor AI governance execution, including:
  • AI usage detection across vendor portfolio
  • Fact Sheet collection and review
• Ensure vendor AI is properly routed through the AIS Program review process
• Partner with Vendor Management on third-party risk alignment

Monitoring & Governance Support

• Coordinate twice-annual AI system validations
• Track:
  • Model updates
  • Control gaps and remediation
• Ensure Fact Sheet updates trigger re-reviews

Multi-Member Coordination

• Work with member carriers to:
  • Guide teams through AI governance requirements
  • Ensure consistent application of policies and standards
• Support adoption of shared AI governance practices

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain:
  • AI inventory
  • Governance documentation and decision logs
• Prepare materials for:
  • AIS Committee
  • Leadership reporting

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with:
  • AI / Data Science teams
  • Legal and Compliance
  • Vendor Management
• Coordinate with Cyber / Privacy teams as needed, not as primary owner

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in technology risk, governance, or compliance
• Experience with AI governance, model risk, or vendor risk
• Familiarity with NAIC, NYDFS, CCPA, NIST CSF, SOC 2
• Experience with GRC tools (Archer, Service Now, One Trust)
• Strong execution and stakeholder coordination skills

Pay Range:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $140,000 - $170,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location

Benefits:

We are proud to offer our full-time regular employees a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

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