Project Leader

ECLARO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance through

Job summary

ECLARO is seeking a Project Leader to support the AI Risk Governance team within Enterprise Risk Management in New York, NY. The role blends coordination with hands-on ownership across governance operations and program execution.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in second‑line governance or risk, with strong writing skills and familiarity with AI governance concepts, including NIST AI RMF. Remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in governance, risk, or compliance (insurance preferred).
• Strong ability to drive execution across multi-stakeholder programs.
• Clear, concise writing for exec materials and stakeholder content.
• Familiarity with AI governance concepts and regulatory expectations.
• Able to switch between strategic coordination and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Governance Operations: manage AI risk review intake and lifecycle; plan meetings; prepare briefing documents; track actions.
• Program Execution: develop project plans; deliver governance roadmap with cross-functional partners; create policies and templates; draft communications.

Skills

Second-line governance

Project coordination

Written communication

AI governance knowledge

Strategic coordination

Program execution

Job description

Job Number: 26-04492

Find your next opportunity in the Financial Services Industry. ECLARO is looking for a New York, NY. ECLARO's client is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies and provides long-term care insurance, mutual funds and retirement‑plan services across the US. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Job Number: 26-04492 Find your next opportunity in the Financial Services Industry. ECLARO is looking for a Project Leader for our client in New York, NY. ECLARO's client is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies and provides long-term care insurance, mutual funds and retirement‑plan services across the US. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview

• Client is seeking a skilled contractor to support the AI Risk Governance team within Enterprise Risk Management.
• This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role that blends program coordination with direct task ownership.
• The ideal consultant knows how AI governance programs work, can operate independently, and thrives in an environment where the work spans both supporting an active governance program and enhancing it to make it more robust.
• Success in this role:
• Need an understanding of how enterprise second‑line governance programs work and the discipline to drive execution across a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• This is not an advisory, AI strategy, AI engineering, or model risk technical validation role.
• Will not build AI systems or conduct quantitative model testing.

Responsibilities

• This role covers two parallel tracks of work:
• Governance Operations:
• Support the AI risk review intake and governance lifecycle workflow.
• Coordinate working group meeting logistics: agenda development, pre‑read preparation, briefing documents, and action item follow‑up.
• Serve as a liaison between second‑line governance functions ensuring handoffs happen cleanly.
• Track and report on open action items, escalations, and milestone commitments across the governance program.
• Prepare status updates and briefing materials for senior leadership and committee‑level audiences.
• Program Execution:
• Develop and maintain project plans; own execution of program roadmap deliverables from planning through delivery in partnership with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain governance program documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, and templates, translating provided guidance into clear, well‑structured written materials.
• Support the drafting and execution of governance program communications, including stakeholder notifications, training materials, and reference guides.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in a second‑line governance, risk, or compliance function, preferably in the insurance industry.
• Strong project coordination skills with demonstrated ability to both coordinate programs and execute deliverables independently.
• Clear, concise written communication; comfortable drafting documents, executive‑level committee materials, and stakeholder‑facing content.
• Working familiarity with AI governance concepts: use‑case risk assessment, responsible AI principles, relevant regulatory expectations, and NIST AI RMF and similar frameworks.
• Able to shift between strategic coordination and ground‑level execution.
• Comfortable operating in an active, dynamic program.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a formal AI governance, model risk, or enterprise risk program.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Equal Opportunity Employer

ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.