AI Risk Lead

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

The AI Risk Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating AI risk management activities within RGA, ensuring that AI systems are developed and deployed in a manner that aligns with the organization's risk appetite and regulatory requirements. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the AI Risk Register and facilitating timely reviews and approvals for high-risk AI systems. The AI Risk Lead serves as a key advisor on AI risk matters and contributes to the strategic alignment of AI governance with corporate objectives.

What you will do

• Lead the management and coordination of AI risk activities across the organization.
• Perform monitoring activities over the AI development operations to ensure adherence to enterprise requirements.
• Ensure the AI Risk Register is maintained and up-to-date with accurate information.
• Provide advice on risk mitigation strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Support the integration of risk management practices into AI governance processes.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI systems.
• Maintain the AI Risk Register, ensuring comprehensive documentation of risks and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals for high-risk AI systems, ensuring alignment with governance policies.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate risk management practices and address concerns including recommendations for improving risk management processes within the AI governance framework.
• Collaborate with the Program Office Director and other team members to ensure effective integration of risk management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ Years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal audit, or compliance related risk fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of AI technologies, leading risk management practices aligned to industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead and coordinate risk management activities within a complex organizational structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a risk management role, preferably within an AI, data, privacy, and technology context.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management strategies and processes.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and standards for AI risk management.
• Strong understanding of RGA's industry, including relevant challenges, opportunities, and regulatory considerations related to AI governance and risk management.
• Certification(s) related to risk management.

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:
$87,050.00 - $131,450.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.