Senior Manager Technology Risk

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The Senior Manager, Technology Risk will lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing technology risks associated with machine learning and generative AI solutions. This role partners closely with engineering, data science, security, legal, compliance, second line risk, and business stakeholders to help ensure AI-driven technologies are designed, deployed, and operated in a safe, ethical, and compliant manner. The role requires strong people leadership and deep expertise in AI/ML risk, including model risk, data risk, third-party risk, and evolving regulatory expectations for responsible AI.

What you will do

• 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.

What you will bring

• 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.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advi