AI & Cloud Governance Lead

Northbridge Financial Corporation (NBFC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

RRSP

Discounts on staff insurance

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance (CIP/FCIP/CRM)

Internal mobility and mentoring

Donor matching and volunteer days

Job summary

Northbridge Financial is seeking an AI & Cloud Governance Lead to ensure safe, compliant use of AI and cloud platforms while enabling innovation. You will design and maintain governance frameworks, policies and risk assessments across the enterprise, partnering with Legal, Privacy, Security and Tech teams.

The role requires 10+ years in tech, strong AI and cloud knowledge, and the ability to embed governance into SDLC/MLOps. A hybrid work model and competitive total rewards are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years in a technology environment.
• Strong understanding of AI and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise AI governance framework including model lifecycle and risk assessment.
• Develop AI-specific policies, standards and guidelines focusing on transparency and risk classification.
• Engage across Legal, Privacy, Security, Architecture, Data Science, Engineering, Product and Business Owners.
• Embed governance checkpoints into SDLC/MLOps processes and manage cloud governance standards.
• Monitor evolving AI regulations and ensure alignment with legal and contractual obligations.
• Support audit readiness for AI governance with evidence and documentation.

Skills

AI governance

Cloud governance

Policy development

Risk assessment

SDLC/MLOps integration

Regulatory monitoring

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Diploma/Certificate in related field

Job description

What is it like to be an AI & Cloud Governance Lead at Northbridge Financial

The AI & Cloud Governance Lead role ensures that AI solutions and Cloud platforms are used safely, responsibly, securely, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations—while still enabling innovation and business value. This role works across the organization to ensure all facets are considered.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Designing and maintain the enterprise AI governance framework, covering: Responsible/ethical AI principles Model lifecycle governance (design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, retirement), agent monitoring, risk assessments and approval, and accountability expectations.
• Developing and maintain AI‑specific policies, standards, and guidelines, including acceptable use, transparency, explainability, and risk classification.
• Establishing an engagement model and build controls to ensure all AI initiatives are captured and associate a risk rating with each initiative.
• Identifying and assess AI risks such as: Bias and fairness, privacy and data misuse, security vulnerabilities, and hallucinations and model drift.
• Maintaining an AI inventory / model register and map risks to controls.
• Defining and track AI‑related KRIs and issues requiring remediation or escalation.
• Monitoring evolving AI regulations and standards (e.g., OSFI Guidelines (E-23), NIST and CIS v8).
• Ensuring AI use cases and vendors align with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Supporting audit readiness for AI governance, including evidence, attestations, and documentation.
• Act as a central coordination point across: Legal, ERM, Privacy Security, Architecture, Data Science, Engineering, Product and, Business Owners.
• Embed governance checkpoints into existing SDLC / MLOps processes rather than operating as a separate gate.
• Defining and maintain cloud governance standards for: Account/subscription management, data residency and sovereignty, encryption, logging, and monitoring key control alignment.
• Ensuring consistent implementation of guardrails across cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Overseeing cloud control alignment with: Security and risk frameworks (COBIT, CIS v8), business continuity and, resilience requirements.
• Partnering with cloud security teams to ensure risks are identified, documented, and treated appropriately (not bypassed for speed).
• Supporting vendor due diligence, contract language, and ongoing risk oversight related to cloud and AI services.

If you have:

• Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Certificate in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years' experience working in a technology environment.
• Strong understanding of the evolving AI space and Cloud environment.
• An understanding of mission critical applications and an ability to assess the risk and impact associated with change.
• Experience in working with a cross functional team is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of insurance, business, and technical areas; Property and Casualty Insurance experience an asset.
• Proficient knowledge of information systems and software.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $128,000 - $177,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.

This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring! Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance and Federated Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.