Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Securian Financial is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the financial sector, and they are seeking a Responsible AI Senior Consultant to join their Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. The role involves operationalizing responsible AI frameworks and collaborating with compliance partners to ensure responsible AI practices are implemented across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Drive the day-to-day execution and scaling of responsible AI frameworks, controls, and operating practices across Securian Financial
- Monitor and partner with governance groups on emerging AI risks, regulations, and industry best practices to help shape updates to internal AI policies, principles, safeguards, and risk evaluation methodologies
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Risk, Infosec, Privacy, Legal, Procurement, DE&I, Sustainability, Data Governance, and Enterprise Technology to ensure consistent interpretation and application of responsible AI requirements
- Identify gaps and opportunities in current processes and frameworks; propose and lead improvements and controls that increase speed to deployment while strengthening risk management and auditability
- Partner deeply with the AI Risk Management Working Group to evaluate use cases, understand risk profiles, and promote consistent application of responsible AI controls
- Coach AI use case owners and delivery teams through the enterprise’s compliance processes from intake to approval providing clarity, coaching, and support to speed to deployment with risk remediation
- Curate, enhance, and maintain an enterprise registry of AI Solution Patterns, ensuring it is accurate, auditable, and actionable for both oversight and discoverability needs
- Track and report on Securian’s responsible AI maturity, and enterprise trends to enable transparency and accountability
- Partner with the Enterprise Sustainability and Diversity Equity & Inclusion teams to evaluate and recommend practices to address AI’s environmental impact and risks of discrimination
- Collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Data Governance, and other stakeholders to ensure responsible AI expectations are embedded in solution architectures, vendor assessments, and delivery patterns
- Contribute to the development of training materials, communications, and client and vendor inquiries around Securian’s responsible use of AI along our customer, client, and channel partner lifecycle
Skills
- 7+ years of relevant experience preferred (risk management, compliance, technology governance, or related), including demonstrated work influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong AI literacy, including an understanding of AI/ML development and deployment lifecycles (traditional ML and GenAI), common failure modes (bias, drift, robustness, privacy/security risks), and practical controls (data governance, testing/validation, monitoring, and third-party considerations)
- Proven ability to evaluate complex AI use cases, risk scenarios, and regulatory considerations; translate requirements into actionable delivery guidance and evidence that stands up to scrutiny
- Curiosity and commitment to staying current on evolving AI regulations, standards, risks, and responsible AI practices
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences
- Ability to lead through influence, build productive relationships, and collaborate with associates across technology, risk, compliance, sustainability, and business teams
- Ability to work with ambiguity and help guide teams toward structured, repeatable processes and controls
- Experience with AI/ML technologies, data ethics, model governance, or other technology policy and frameworks (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework, EU AI Act)
- Background in sustainability and DE&I concepts related to technology or AI resource consumption, discrimination, and vendor reputations
Benefits
- This position is eligible to have a remote working arrangement.
- Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them.
- Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
- Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
- Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
- Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.
- From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
- Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability, Pride at Securian Financial, Securian Young Professionals Network, Securian Multicultural Network, Securian Women and Allies Network, Servicemember Associate Resource Group
Company Overview
To be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of your financial organization. It was founded in 1880, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://minnesotalife.com.