
Senior Analyst, Technology Risk
Empower
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $96,100 - $135,700 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Partner with second line enterprise risk and application teams to define, document, and build ML and AI governance policy, processes, controls, and governance tools.
- Execute technology risk assessments for Machine Learning, Generative AI, and advanced analytics solutions across design, development, deployment, and monitoring phases.
- Perform independent risk review and challenge of AI/ML models, including data sourcing, training approaches, validation methods, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Support the establishment and ongoing execution of AI/ML risk governance, standards, and control frameworks aligned to the Enterprise Risk Appetite Framework.
- Partner with engineering, data science, product, and business teams to identify risks and embed effective controls into AI/ML systems and processes.
- Assess and support management of third-party and vendor risks associated with AI platforms, tools, models, and data sources.
- Prepare clear risk documentation, assessments, and recommendations for review by the Senior Manager and risk governance forums.
- Monitor emerging regulatory guidance, industry standards, and best practices related to AI, model risk, and responsible AI.
- Contribute to risk metrics, reporting, and materials presented to leadership, risk committees, and second-line partners.
- Exercise independent judgment within established frameworks, provide control feedback and issue identification to the Senior Manager, and escalate significant risks or control gaps in accordance with defined thresholds.
- Contribute analysis and recommendations to risk acceptance decisions (without formal approval authority).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field
- Master’s degree (or relevant experience in lieu of advanced education)
- 4 to 6 years of experience in technology risk, model risk management, cybersecurity, data risk, or related disciplines
- Hands-on experience performing risk assessments for Machine Learning and/or Generative AI solutions
- Solid understanding of model and agent development on cloud-based infrastructure
- Experience working in regulated environments (for example, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or fintech)
- Experience partnering with engineering and data science teams in fast-paced technology environments
- Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including LLMs and model training, validation, and deployment
- Knowledge of Responsible AI principles, model risk management, and data governance practices
- Ability to independently assess and challenge complex technical risks using sound judgment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with ambiguity
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technology, risk, and business teams.
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
Machine LearningGenerative AIrisk assessmentsmodel risk managementdata governancecloud-based infrastructureAI/ML technologiesmodel trainingvalidation methodsperformance monitoring
Soft Skills
independent judgmentanalytical skillsdetail-orientedcommunication skillscollaborationability to work with ambiguitytechnical risk assessmentrecommendation formulationcontrol feedbackissue identification