Empower

Senior Manager, Technology Risk

Empower

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $114,000 - $165,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and manage a team responsible for AI/ML and emerging technology risk oversight, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and development.
  • Establish and maintain risk governance, standards, control frameworks, and oversight processes for Generative AI and Machine Learning solutions.
  • Provide risk review and effective challenge across the AI/ML lifecycle, including model design, development, validation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Partner with data science, engineering, and business teams to embed risk controls throughout the AI/ML lifecycle.
  • Oversee risk assessments, control testing, issue management, and remediation activities related to AI and advanced analytics.
  • Evaluate and manage third-party and vendor risks associated with AI platforms, tools, and data sources.
  • Translate complex technical and model risks into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and governance forums.
  • Monitor emerging regulatory guidance, industry standards, and best practices related to AI and model risk management.
  • Prepare and present risk reporting, metrics, and recommendations to leadership and risk committees.
  • Exercise decision authority and independent judgment related to AI/ML risk assessments, control recommendations, issue escalation, and, within defined thresholds, risk positions, remediation plans, and risk acceptances.
  • Provide direct supervision of Senior Analysts and Analysts within Technology Risk.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent experience in lieu of advanced education)
  • Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, including LLMs and model training, validation, and deployment
  • Knowledge of Responsible AI principles, model risk management, and data governance
  • Ability to assess and challenge complex technical risks with sound judgment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior leaders
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly evolving technology environments.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AIMachine LearningGenerative AImodel designmodel validationmodel deploymentrisk assessmentcontrol testingdata governanceResponsible AI
Soft Skills
people leadershipcoachingtalent developmentcommunicationinfluencejudgmentdecision authorityproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam management