Model Governance, Senior Specialist
Aviva•Markham, ON
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Model Governance, Senior Specialist will lead coordination of Aviva Canada’s Model Risk Management program implementation and, following project completion, support the ongoing coordination and oversight of first‑line and second‑line model risk controls, including AI/ML models. This role combines strong governance and stakeholder management skills with sound technical knowledge and practical understanding of model lifecycle management.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in model risk, model/analytics governance, AI governance, ideally in financial services industry
- Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of model lifecycle management and control requirements, including development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML governance concepts and relevant frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
- Strong documentation, coordination, communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work across functions.
- Experience with model/AI inventory and workflow tools
Responsibilities
- Coordinate delivery of the OSFI E‑23 implementation program, including policies, standards, inventory, reporting, and lifecycle controls.
- Act as a central liaison between first‑line model owners, second‑line oversight, and other partners such as Technology, Data, Privacy, Legal, Cyber, and Procurement.
- Maintain and enhance model and AI governance processes, including inventory management, risk tiering, documentation, assurance review, monitoring, issue tracking and remediation.
- Support governance of AI use cases and models by coordinating assessments related to explainability, bias/fairness, transparency, human oversight, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Prepare portfolio-level risk and performance reporting, governance updates, and materials for senior management and oversight forums.
- Build rapport across stakeholders, influence outcomes, and drive consistent execution of governance requirements.
Benefits
- Eligibility for annual bonus
- Retirement savings
- Share plan
- Health benefits
- Personal wellness
- Volunteer opportunities
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Professional development education support
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
- Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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