Sr. Manager, AI Risk & Governance

Department: Information Technology Job Description: As the Sr. Manager, AI Risk Governance you will be the primary operator of the AI Systems Governance Program, responsible for executing the AI Review Framework and ensuring consistent governance of AI Systems across The Mutual Group and its member insurance carriers. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on AI governance and vendor AI risk, with limited support to Cyber, Privacy, and IT Controls as needed. The role ensures AI governance activities are executed as a continuous control function. Work Arrangement: Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days. Accountabilities: AI Governance Execution (Core) Own execution of the AI Review Framework Ensure governance processes are consistent, efficient, and audit-ready Execute AI governance activities through the AIS / Security Governance Team Risk Assessment & Review Perform AI risk classification (low, mid, high) Assess: Business impact Customer and regulatory risk Data sensitivity Prepare governance recommendations for CIO, CLO, and AIS Committee Vendor AI Governance (Primary Secondary Focus) Own vendor AI governance execution, including: AI usage detection across vendor portfolio FactSheet collection and review Ensure vendor AI is properly routed through the AIS Program review process Partner with Vendor Management on third-party risk alignment Monitoring & Governance Support Coordinate twice-annual AI system validations Track: Model updates Control gaps and remediation Ensure FactSheet updates trigger re-reviews Multi-Member Coordination Work with member carriers to: Guide teams through AI governance requirements Ensure consistent application of policies and standards Support adoption of shared AI governance practices Reporting & Documentation Maintain: AI inventory Governance documentation and decision logs Prepare materials for: AIS Committee Leadership reporting Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with: AI / Data Science teams Legal and Compliance Vendor Management Coordinate with Cyber / Privacy teams as needed, not as primary owner Qualifications: 7+ years in technology risk, governance, or compliance Experience with AI governance, model risk, or vendor risk Familiarity with NAIC, NYDFS, CCPA, NIST CSF, SOC 2 Experience with GRC tools (Archer, ServiceNow, OneTrust) Strong execution and stakeholder coordination skills Pay Range: Anticipated Hiring Range: $140,000 - $170,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location Benefits: We are proud to offer our full-time regular employees a robust benefits suite that includes: Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs Wellness incentives Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions Educational assistance Equal Opportunity Employer The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Your Rights Under USERRA Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment Verification The Mutual Group participates in the E-Verify program and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin. E-Verify Program Overview E-Verify Participation Poster All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. #TMG The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Your Rights Under USERRA Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. The Mutual Group participates in the E-Verify program and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.