Aviva

Model Governance, Senior Specialist

Aviva • $100K — $115K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in model risk and analytics governance, preferably in financial services
  • Strong technical knowledge of model lifecycle management including development, validation, and monitoring
  • Familiarity with AI/ML governance frameworks like NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with model/AI inventory and workflow tools

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate OSFI E-23 implementation program and related governance documentation
  • Serve as liaison among model owners, oversight teams, and departments like Technology and Legal
  • Enhance model and AI governance processes such as risk tiering and issue tracking
  • Support assessments of AI models focusing on explainability and fairness
  • Prepare risk reporting and governance updates for senior management
  • Influence stakeholders to ensure effective governance execution

Benefits

  • Compelling rewards package including base pay and annual bonus
  • Hybrid flexible work model
  • Outstanding career development opportunities
  • Support for professional development education
  • Competitive vacation package with option to purchase extra days off
  • Employee programs for diversity and inclusion
  • Wellness programs for physical and mental health support
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

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.

What you'll do:
  • 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.


What you'll bring:
  • 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


What you'll get:
  • The salary band for this position ranges from $100,000 to $115,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Hybrid flexible work model.
  • Outstanding career development opportunities.
  • We'll support your professional development education.
  • 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.


This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

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About Aviva

Natural health retailer and resource. Aviva promotes a holistic approach to your health and well-being through proper nutrition and a healthy, natural lifestyle. Aviva operates a retail store in Winnipeg, MB Canada and serves customers across Canada and around the world through www.avivahealth.com. Everything for healthy living.

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