CNA Financial Corporation

AI Governance Consulting Director

CNA Financial Corporation$97K — $189K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in AI governance or related disciplines.
  • Expertise in Responsible AI principles and AI risk management.
  • In-depth knowledge of Generative AI and machine learning concepts.
  • Strong program management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the enterprise expert on AI governance and risk management.
  • Develop and maintain AI governance policies and methodologies.
  • Enhance AI governance processes through automation and streamlined workflows.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to embed AI-related risks in compliance frameworks.
  • Advise on complex AI scenarios and provide strategic guidance.
  • Deliver executive-level presentations and training on governance.
  • Monitor industry developments and recommend program enhancements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Support for physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing.
  • Opportunity to influence and lead in a hybrid work environment.
Full Job Description
Senior-level individual contributor responsible for advancing CNA's enterprise AI governance program through strategic advisory, governance framework design, risk management, and cross-functional leadership. This role serves as a recognized subject matter expert in Responsible AI, providing thought leadership and technical guidance to ensure AI solutions are developed, deployed, and managed in alignment with enterprise risk tolerance, regulatory expectations, and ethical AI principles. The Consulting Director, AI Governance partners closely with Technology, Security, Legal, Compliance, Data, Risk, and business leaders to establish scalable governance processes, standards, and controls that enable responsible AI innovation across the enterprise. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and influences outcomes across complex, matrixed environments without direct people management responsibility. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: 34 Serves as the enterprise subject matter expert on AI governance, Responsible AI, AI risk management, and emerging regulatory requirements. 34 Leads the development and maintenance of AI governance policies, standards, guidance documents, and governance review methodologies; ensuring these are aligned with Technology/Security Risk and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. 34 Improves AI governance processes by introducing repeatable patterns, right-sized review approaches, and technology-enabled automation to streamline reviews, documentation, workflow management, monitoring, and reporting. 34 Collaborates with Technology Risk and Security to embed and update AI-related risks and controls within IT and security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. 34 Implements updates to AI governance processes to support compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, respond to regulator requests, and enable audit readiness. 34 Advises on complex AI risk scenarios involving Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, agentic systems, data handling practices, model evaluation, accuracy monitoring, explainability, bias mitigation, and ongoing oversight. 34 Provides strategic guidance on integrating AI governance requirements into business planning, technology planning, solution delivery, and operational processes. 34 Advises stakeholders on appropriate governance controls throughout the AI lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, monitoring, and decommissioning activities. 34 Consults on methodologies for AI risk monitoring, control effectiveness measurement, model evaluation, and governance reporting. 34 Develops and delivers executive-level presentations, recommendations, training, and governance communications. 34 Establishes and supports ongoing review of meaningful metrics and reporting mechanisms to assess AI governance program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. 34 Monitors industry and technology developments and recommends enhancements to CNA's AI governance program to address evolving risks and opportunities. 34 Collaborate with Corporate Compliance in their monitoring of AI related regulatory requirements and develops actions plans to maintain compliant with existing or new regulatory requirements 34 May provide oversight and direction to contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams supporting governance initiatives. 34 May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Typically reports to AVP or above. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 34 Expert knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI principles, AI risk management, and governance frameworks. 34 In-depth understanding of Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, model risk management, data governance, information security, privacy, and regulatory compliance considerations. 34 Proven ability to design, implement, and operationalize governance frameworks, standards, policies, methodologies, and controls within complex organizations. 34 Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, risk methodologies, standards, policies, or controls within large organizations. 34 Demonstrated expertise assessing emerging AI risks and translating technical, regulatory, and ethical considerations into practical business recommendations. 34 Proven ability to influence senior leaders, drive alignment, and achieve outcomes across highly matrixed organizations without direct authority. 34 Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with experience communicating effectively at executive levels. 34 Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving capabilities. 34 Experience leveraging workflow automation, analytics, dashboards, and reporting solutions to improve governance operations and decision-making. 34 Ability to balance innovation enablement with prudent risk management and regulatory compliance objectives. 34 Strong program management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Education & Experience 34 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Risk Management, Business, Law, Compliance, or related discipline required; Master's degree preferred. 34 Typically a minimum of 10 years of experience in AI governance, technology risk, information security, model risk management, data governance, privacy, compliance, or related disciplines. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DM1 In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

About CNA Financial Corporation

CNA Financial Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States. It offers professional liability coverages and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity coverages to small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; and commercial property, general liability, cyber liability, umbrella, and excess liability, as well as various other property and casualty coverages for healthcare institutions, professional services firms, and other specialized industries. The company also provides warranty and service contracts for consumer goods, and extended service contracts for consumer automobiles and recreational vehicles; and accident and health, and group life insurance products. In addition, it offers management and professional liability insurance and risk management services, as well as other specialized property and casualty coverages to various healthcare organizations, including hospitals, physician groups, and nursing homes. The company markets its products through independent agents, brokers, and general underwriters to various customers, including small, medium, and large businesses; insurance companies; associations; and other industry groups. CNA Financial Corporation was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about CNA Financial Corporation
Size
5,600 employees
Market Cap
$11.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$690 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$10.8 billion
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