Responsible AI Senior Consultant (Remote)

Risk Management Senior Consultant

The Responsible AI Sr Consultant is a key member of Securian Financial's Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE), specifically within the AI Technology & Platform Strategy team. This team serves as the enterprise's internal experts on how to apply and deliver AI at scale turning strategy into enablement, consultation, and delivery support across the business.

AI has the potential to transform the value we provide our customers, clients, and channel partners, but it also introduces unique risks: including bias and discrimination, privacy and information leakage, security vulnerabilities, third-party and vendor risk, model drift, and sustainability concerns. In this role, you will lead the operationalization and scaling of Securian's responsible AI frameworks, controls, and practices across the enterprise. You will stay current on emerging AI risks, standards, and regulations to provide expert guidance and to drive consistent, auditable application of responsible AI requirements from intake through production and monitoring.

You will serve as a primary continuity point between the AI CoE and key compliance partners (Risk, InfoSec, Procurement, Privacy, Legal, DE&I, and Sustainability) to ensure responsible AI expectations are clearly documented, embedded into delivery patterns, and reinforced through repeatable controls and measurable outcomes. Over time, you will help enable a federated operating model where durable ownership of controls and ongoing execution resides with the appropriate compliance parties, while the AI CoE continues to provide subject matter expertise, guidance, and escalation support.

This role is ideal for a highly curious, collaborative, and self-organized senior contributor who can lead through influence, connect people and policy to delivery realities, and translate ambiguity into pragmatic governance and swift enablement.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Drive the day-to-day execution and scaling of responsible AI frameworks, controls, and operating practices across Securian Financial
• Monitor and partner with governance groups on emerging AI risks, regulations, and industry best practices to help shape updates to internal AI policies, principles, safeguards, and risk evaluation methodologies.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Risk, Infosec, Privacy, Legal, Procurement, DE&I, Sustainability, Data Governance, and Enterprise Technology to ensure consistent interpretation and application of responsible AI requirements.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in current processes and frameworks; propose and lead improvements and controls that increase speed to deployment while strengthening risk management and auditability.
• Partner deeply with the AI Risk Management Working Group to evaluate use cases, understand risk profiles, and promote consistent application of responsible AI controls.
• Coach AI use case owners and delivery teams through the enterprise's compliance processes from intake to approval providing clarity, coaching, and support to speed to deployment with risk remediation.
• Curate, enhance, and maintain an enterprise registry of AI Solution Patterns, ensuring it is accurate, auditable, and actionable for both oversight and discoverability needs.
• Track and report on Securian's responsible AI maturity, and enterprise trends to enable transparency and accountability.
• Partner with the Enterprise Sustainability and Diversity Equity & Inclusion teams to evaluate and recommend practices to address AI's environmental impact and risks of discrimination.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Data Governance, and other stakeholders to ensure responsible AI expectations are embedded in solution architectures, vendor assessments, and delivery patterns.
• Contribute to the development of training materials, communications, and client and vendor inquiries around Securian's responsible use of AI along our customer, client, and channel partner lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience preferred (risk management, compliance, technology governance, or related), including demonstrated work influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong AI literacy, including an understanding of AI/ML development and deployment lifecycles (traditional ML and GenAI), common failure modes (bias, drift, robustness, privacy/security risks), and practical controls (data governance, testing/validation, monitoring, and third-party considerations)
• Proven ability to evaluate complex AI use cases, risk scenarios, and regulatory considerations; translate requirements into actionable delivery guidance and evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
• Curiosity and commitment to staying current on evolving AI regulations, standards, risks, and responsible AI practices.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead through influence, build productive relationships, and collaborate with associates across technology, risk, compliance, sustainability, and business teams.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and help guide teams toward structured, repeatable processes and controls.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, data ethics, model governance, or other technology policy and frameworks (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework, EU AI Act).
• Background in sustainability and DE&I concepts related to technology or AI resource consumption, discrimination, and vendor reputations.

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $91,700.00 - $169,600.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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