Manager, Model & AI Governance

GEICO’s Model & AI Governance team is seeking a Senior Manager. This role is pivotal in the development and advancement of our Model & AI Systems governance framework. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Director of Model & AI Governance, focusing on the development and implementation of governance standards, risk identification and assessment, and regulatory advisory.  Understanding of insurance Model and AI risk governance is essential, along with the ability to collaborate across functions to enhance model risk management practices.

 

Location: This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence for three days per week at one of our office locations in Chevy Chase, MD; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or New York, NY.

 

Responsibilities:

Governance, Compliance, and Process Improvement:

• Develop, maintain, and operationalize standards for Model & AI Governance in alignment with Policy, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational needs.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify model use, risk, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of the regulatory landscape, assessing insurance compliance with regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Prepare and present Model & AI Governance reports and analyses to Insurance Regulators and Senior Leadership.
• Proactively identify opportunities for framework improvements and enhancements.

 

Communication and Presentation:

• Prepare and review periodic and ad hoc presentations for various stakeholders.
• Clearly and effectively communicate model risk events, issues, and processes.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Model and/or AI Risk governance, risk management, AI principles, preferably in a consulting environment or Financial services industry.
• Ability to stay updated with industry trends and AI regulatory requirements, and quickly adapt to AI methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in model risk management.
• Excellent attention to detail and  good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (CPA, CFE, CIA, or other certifications are a plus).
• Experience in Model & AI Development, Validation or Implementation.
• Familiarity with GenAI/LLM / RAG.

 

Annual Salary

$108,650.00 - $189,625.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind.  You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.