Senior Manager, AI Risk, Asia

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Job Description:

Job Description:

As part of the second line of defense, the role provides independent oversight, effective challenge, and advisory support to Business Units, Functional Areas, and Regional stakeholders to ensure risks arising from Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and other emerging technologies are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored, and managed within Sun Life’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

The role provides second line oversight and advisory support for the implementation and continuous enhancement of Sun Life’s AI Governance Framework and Responsible AI practices across Asia. First line stakeholders remain accountable for implementing and operating the applicable governance processes and controls.

The role serves as a regional subject matter expert on AI Risk and Responsible AI, providing independent challenge and risk oversight of AI-enabled initiatives while supporting the advancement of Asia’s technology and cyber risk oversight program through risk assessment, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement, governance oversight, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

AI Risk Oversight

• Serve as the subject matter expert for AI Risk and Responsible AI practices.
• Conduct second line review and challenge of AI, Generative AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives across Asia.
• Provide second line oversight on the implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of Sun Life's AI Governance Framework, standards, and supporting processes across Asia.
• Provide independent risk opinions and recommendations on material AI initiatives, control deficiencies, remediation plans, and governance decisions.
• Coordinate and challenge AI risk assessments, including evaluation of:
  • Cyber risk
  • Technology risk
  • Data risk
  • Model risk
  • Regulatory and compliance risk
  • Ethical and responsible AI considerations
• Assess and monitor key AI-related risks, including security, operational resilience, explainability, transparency, data quality, etc.
• Provide second line oversight and challenge over the completeness, accuracy, and effectiveness of the regional inventory and related governance processes for AI use cases, models, and AI-enabled solutions subject to governance requirements.
• Support the development and enhancement of AI governance standards, procedures, guidance, and operating models across Asia.
• Monitor compliance with internal AI governance requirements and applicable regulatory obligations across Asia markets.

• Contribute to the identification, assessment, escalation, and monitoring of emerging technology and cyber risks.

Risk Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Business Units, Technology teams, Data Governance offices, Risk functions, Compliance teams, and governance stakeholders to provide independent advisory support on AI, technology, cyber, and data risk matters.
• Promote proactive identification and management of AI and technology-related risks.
• Support business and technology teams in understanding governance expectations and regulatory requirements relating to AI and emerging technologies.
• Participate in regional governance committees, forums, and working groups as a subject matter resource for AI Risk and Technology Risk.
• Build strong relationships with regional and local stakeholders to promote effective risk management outcomes.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

The role will establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the first and second lines of defense. This includes partnering with first line AI Governance, Business, Technology, Data, and control owners to clarify governance expectations, support the identification and assessment of AI risks, and promote timely remediation and responsible delivery of AI-enabled initiatives. Within the second line, the role will work closely with Model, Business and Corporate Technology (MBCT), Technology and Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance, Privacy, and other risk functions to align oversight, coordinate independent review and challenge, support escalation of material issues, and provide consistent risk advice across Asia.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in risk management or related disciplines, with experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • AI Risk Management
  • AI Governance
  • Model Risk Management
  • Technology Risk Management
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Governance
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Information Risk Management
• Relevant professional certifications are desirable, such as:
  • AI governance, responsible AI, model risk, or other relevant AI risk management certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Cloud security certifications
  • Data governance certifications

Preferred skills:

• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning lifecycle governance, including development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement processes
• Experience providing independent challenge and second line oversight for business initiatives, technology transformations, or emerging technology deployments.
• Strong knowledge of global and Asia regulatory developments relating to AI, technology risk, cyber risk, privacy, and data governance.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: to help Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives. Across Asia, we cultivate a High-Performance, Caring Culture that empowers our people to achieve outstanding results, embrace continuous growth, and create meaningful impact. We succeed together by fostering an inclusive environment where wellbeing, collaboration, and accountability are equally valued.

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