Senior Risk Consultant - Model, Data and AI Risk

Who is Allstate: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You're in Good Hands®" promise.Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. Role Designation: Hybrid Benefits to joining AllstateFlexible Work ArrangementsEmployee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loansComprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributionsAnnual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeingPersonal reflection day Tuition Reimbursement Working within the community and giving back! Job description: Our team is growing, and we are actively looking to hire a Senior Risk Consultant - Model, Data and AI Risk. Reporting to the Director Corporate Risk, you will have an opportunity to improve risk management frameworks and embed risk and return in decision making processes. The Senior Risk Consultant is regarded by the Business as a Subject Matter Expert in Model risk management who consults with them regularly on risk matters influences and partners / collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.Accountabilities: Develop and maintain strong partnership with business functions and provide expert support to help business stakeholders proactively identify, assess and monitor operational riskPerform operational risk assessments by leveraging data analytical and advise business stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies and track them to completion.Lead or assist in the development, implementation and improvement of model risk management framework, Data governance framework and AI risk management and procedures to ensure effective risk controls and mitigationSupport the development of operational key risk indicators (KRIs), setting quantitative and qualitative risk threshold limits for key projects and conducting scenario/trend analysis and KRI benchmarking.Provide support in enabling effective management of operational risk at all levels by training and coaching business partners on operational risk management best practices such as developing policies and guidelines.Ensure that operational risk management processes are aligned and integrated with ACG' business processes.Ensure operational risk requirements are implemented and monitored on a timely and comprehensive basis, ensuring compliance with regulatory (e.g.OSFI) risk management guidelines and internal risk appetiteSupport & Consult on business/IT initiated Models in terms of risk assessment, capturing any gaps, mitigation and closure / monitoring that require input and support by Corporate Risk ManagementDeliver governance requirements and in depth assessment relating to Model Inventory management, Data risk and AI risk Management etc.Deliver optimal operational risk management reporting with appropriate risk metricsAssist in tracking and reporting on risk events and work/consult with the respective business units to perform root cause analysis, identify mitigating actions and track the actions to closure.Ability to interact with different levels in the organization and to provide key messages to senior managementQualifications: Education or equivalent working experience: Business or technology undergraduate degree, risk management designationCRM or equivalentMinimum 5 years' experience in Risk Management or similar capacity with strong analytic abilityCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to influence othersAttention to detailBusiness knowledge relating to Insurance Industry and associated Regulatory requirementsBonus qualification: Knowledge of P&C Personal Lines is an assetIn depth knowledge and practical implementation of Risk Frameworks such as COSO, COBIT are desired. Knowledge of risk management practices and oversight functionsKnowledge in Cyber security, Third Party risk, Model risk, Data Governance is an assetExperience leading projects is an assetGRC systemRisk ReportingServiceNow exposure or experienceIssue TrackingTableau/BI toolModel ValidationKnowledge of AI / MLData RiskMS OfficeFRM nice to haveAllstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Insurance,Banking,Financial Services