AI Governance Analyst

Symetra • ,

7d • Remote

About The Position

The AI Governance Analyst is part of Symetra’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team and supports the continued growth and maturity of Symetra's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Program. Working closely with other ERM team members and business partners across the organization, this role helps ensure the Company's AI solutions are governed in a responsible, transparent, secure, and compliant manner.

This position provides an opportunity to develop expertise in AI governance, emerging technologies, and responsible AI practices while building relationships across business, technology, legal, compliance, information security, procurement, and data functions. The AI Governance Analyst supports key governance activities, maintains governance documentation, coordinates AI risk assessments, and helps ensure AI initiatives comply with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• 4 year college degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or another related field
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Security, Data Governance, Business Analysis, Technology, Data Analytics, or another related discipline. Relevant internship experience will also be considered.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to organize and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn emerging technologies, AI concepts, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with business partners across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience related to artificial intelligence, data governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, information security, or responsible AI.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Experience with reporting, data visualization, workflow automation, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms).
• Experience within the insurance or broader financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of Symetra's AI Governance Framework, AI Policy, procedures, standards, and related governance documentation.
• Assist with continuous improvement of AI governance processes, templates, and tools.
• Coordinate AI governance activities across business areas to support consistent application of governance requirements.
• Promote awareness of responsible AI practices by supporting cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with business partners.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of an AI governance software solution.
• Assist with development and delivery of AI governance communications, awareness materials, and employee training.
• Coordinate meetings, follow up on action items, and track progress of AI governance use cases.
• Maintain the centralized inventory of AI use cases, ensuring records remain complete, current, and appropriately documented throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Coordinate AI intake activities by working with business owners to gather required documentation and facilitate completion of AI risk assessments.
• Assist with documenting AI use cases, ownership, risk ratings, approvals, and lifecycle status.
• Monitor AI governance use cases and escalate issues or observations to AI Governance leadership as appropriate.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other materials used for AI Governance Committee meetings and other governance forums.
• Track committee action items and governance decisions to ensure timely follow-up.
• Assist with preparation of documentation supporting regulatory requests, internal audits, and governance reviews.
• Help ensure AI governance documentation remains organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Research emerging AI laws, regulations, industry guidance, and best practices, summarizing key developments for the AI Governance team.
• Stay informed on developments in artificial intelligence and responsible AI practices and share relevant insights with the AI Governance team.

Benefits

• Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future.
• In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability.
• We provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time.
• We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level