Remote Model Risk & AI Governance Advisor

CSAA Insurance Group; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

CSAA Insurance Group is seeking a Model Risk Advisor for a remote role to promote governance, manage AI policies, and drive compliance across the enterprise. You will inventory models, assess risk, and collaborate with risk and audit teams.

The position requires 4+ years in model risk, a degree in CS/IS/Data Science, and strong communication skills to translate complex topics into actionable guidance for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Model risk management related practices, risk, and audit.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, data science or a related field.
• Four years of work experience in AI Model governance, Model Risk Management, or Audit, information management can be substituted in lieu of a degree in addition to the minimum years of work experience.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring and/or auditing principles.
• Knowledge of privacy, security, and AI Model governance standards.
• Capable of independently authoring and communicating technical and business information in a variety of formats and explaining complex and/or technical topics relating to AI Model governance.
• Good written and verbal skills, including an ability to translate technical information into concepts that are easily understood.
• Strong strategic, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills required.
• Experience in deploying AI Model governance, Model Risk programs across a large enterprise.
• AI Model Governance policy, standard, controls establishment, enforcement, and monitoring.
• Proven experiences in AI ethics, governance, compliance, or related roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of AI governance principles, including ethical considerations, regulatory compliance (e.g., EU AI Act and AI Executive Order) and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST framework).
• Good understanding of bias testing and remediation for machine learning and generative AI models.
• General understanding of risk and compliance principles as applied to AI Model Governance and data management solutions.
• Ability to lead and influence change within complex organizational structures.
• Strong social skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the enterprise AI community to promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of AI governance policies, standards, and responsible AI practices.
• Establish and maintain a complete inventory of statistical, machine learning, AI, and GenAI models, including ownership, risk ratings, and required model metadata.
• Assess model risk based on complexity, regulatory requirements, business impact, and usage, and identify emerging risks associated with AI and model activities.
• Implement and maintain Model Risk Management frameworks, processes, controls, policies, standards, and procedures in partnership with key team members.
• Monitor model performance, governance controls, KRIs, and compliance with established policies and standards, calling out issues as appropriate.
• Support model validation and testing activities by defining scope, assessing results, documenting findings, and communicating recommendations to team members.
• Participate in AI Model Governance oversight activities, including audits, peer reviews, governance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Develop reporting, metrics, and executive-level insights that provide access to AI governance, model risk, control effectiveness, and areas of concern.
• Partner with internal teams, Enterprise Risk, auditors, and external suppliers to maintain accurate governance documentation and address identified risks.
• Monitor evolving regulatory and Department of Insurance expectations related to AI and model risk and incorporate requirements into governance practices.
• Find opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline AI governance processes, tools, and controls.
• Evaluate governance processes and tools, resolve issues, and recommend improvements when appropriate.

Skills

AI governance

Model risk mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CS/Info Mgmt/Data Science degree

Job description

CSAA Insurance Group is seeking a Model Risk Advisor for a remote role to promote governance, manage AI policies, and drive compliance across the enterprise. You will inventory models, assess risk, and collaborate with risk and audit teams.

The position requires 4+ years in model risk, a degree in CS/IS/Data Science, and strong communication skills to translate complex topics into actionable guidance for stakeholders.