Responsible AI Consultant (Hybrid)

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Risk Management Consultant. Position Summary: The Responsible AI Consultant is a key member of Securian Financial’s Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE), within the AI Technology & Platform Strategy team. This team serves as the enterprise’s internal experts on how to apply AI at scale turning strategy into enablement, consultation, and delivery support across the business. AI has the potential to transform the value we provide our customers, clients, and channel partners but AI also has risks of bias, discrimination, information leakage, and sustainability concerns among others. In this role, you will help ensure AI solutions across Securian Financial are developed and deployed responsibly. You’ll maintain awareness of emerging AI risks and regulations, and partner closely with the AI Risk Management Working Group and Legal and other Compliance and Risk groups to coach delivery teams through the Securian’s AI Risk Management and other compliance processes. You will help curate and maintain a registry of enterprise AI Solution Patterns for discoverability and transparency, and you will consult on and apply responsible AI principles, policies, sustainability and DE&I considerations, and how these considerations are communicated. This role is ideal for a highly curious, collaborative, and self-organized individual who enjoys connecting people, process, and policy to help ensure AI is used safely, ethically, and effectively across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in risk management, compliance, technology governance, or related areas.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex AI use cases, risk scenarios, and regulatory considerations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner deeply with the AI Risk Management Working Group to evaluate use cases, understand risk profiles, and promote consistent application of responsible AI controls.
• Shepherd 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.
• Monitor emerging AI risks, regulations, and industry best practices to help shape updates to internal AI policies, principles, safeguards, and risk evaluation methodologies.
• 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.
• Support the creation and maintenance of reusable guidelines and repeatable processes that help associates adopt responsible AI behaviors with clarity and confidence.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. 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. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: 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. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
• Health insurance: 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.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. 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.
• Associate Resource Groups: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed