AI Governance Lead - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an AI Governance Lead !

About the Role

The AI Governance Lead will be responsible for evolving and managing Symetra's framework governing the ethical, transparent, secure, and compliant use of artificial intelligence (AI). This role will ensure AI initiatives align with company values, other internal governance structures, regulatory requirements, and responsible innovation practices. The individual will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, bridging technical, ethical, and regulatory perspectives.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive AI governance framework, policies, procedures, and standards that ensure responsible AI practices across the enterprise.
• Establish and maintain processes for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in the organization's AI projects.
• Evaluate existing, new, and proposed AI laws, regulations, and standards against existing company governance practices and identify gaps. Lead gap remediation activities in collaboration with other areas.
• Partner with Law, Compliance, Data, Information Security, and Vendor Management teams to identify, monitor, manage, and report on risks associated with AI deployment.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management and Procurement to identify potential instances of AI usage during the procurement process and to ensure appropriate vendor oversight related to AI.
• Maintain a centralized inventory of AI use cases. Ensure regular review and updates are performed and that each item in the inventory is regularly subjected to risk assessment before adoption, upon material changes, and / or according to a regular cadence.
• Ensure that model owners create proper documentation of AI tools being used including appropriate versioning and auditability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely and thorough completion of regulatory filings and requests related to AI governance.
• Ensure readiness for AI-related regulatory reviews by maintaining appropriate documentation of governance activities.
• Collaborate with Data, Technology, Information Security, and Symetra's various business units who utilize AI to embed governance into the AI lifecycle and technology workflows.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leadership on AI governance best practices and represent Symetra in industry forums related to AI governance.
• Organize and facilitate AI Governance Committee meetings and ensure proper reporting templates and packages are designed, utilized, and retained for documentation purposes.
• Establish mechanisms for continuous monitoring, auditing, and evaluation of AI use cases in production.
• Work with the Data team to conduct model reviews, bias testing, and / or ethical reviews of AI models and use cases.
• Develop reporting mechanisms to track compliance and performance of AI systems.
• Participate in the development of awareness and training programs on responsible AI usage for technical and business stakeholders.
• In partnership with Compliance, stay informed on emerging AI legislation, industry trends, and best practices to proactively adapt governance frameworks.

Why work at Symetra

"I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

"I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company-and it's absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow-both within your role and beyond-make it a great place to build your career." - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Compensation

Salary Range : $113,700 - $189,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products and operate our company to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit : https : / / symetra.eightfold.ai / careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements :

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection :

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in :

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