Senior Director Responsible AI & Enablement

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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As a Senior Director of Responsible AI and Enablement, you will ensure ethical, transparent, and effective deployment of AI solutions across the enterprise. This leader partners with value streams to validate AI solutions through Responsible AI (RAI) testing and manages all RAI utility requirements and the centralized AI inventory. Additionally, the role supports training, adoption, and measurement strategies to maximize AI utilization and business impact. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI ethics, regulatory requirements, and proven experience in scaling enterprise AI programs responsibly.

What you will do:

• Responsible AI Governance
  • Establish and refine standards, frameworks, and guidelines for ethical and responsible AI usage.
  • Develop processes to review and approve AI models, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• AI Inventory Management
  • Maintain a centralized inventory of AI models and solutions used across the organization.
  • Monitor GAI lifecycle from development to deployment, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Enablement
  • Support value streams in designing and executing training programs for AI adoption.
  • Create and track KPIs for AI initiatives to measure utilization, impact, and compliance with responsible AI principles.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams to assess risks associated with AI solutions.
  • Oversee RAI testing processes, facilitating timely issue resolution.
• Team Leadership
  • Build and lead a team of AI ethicists, data scientists, business analysts, and project managers.
  • Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning within the Responsible AI function.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or research fields required; Ph.D. strongly preferred
• 6+ years in AI-related roles, including experience in AI research, research methodologies, innovation strategies, prototyping, and Responsible AI testing
• Proven track record implementing responsible AI frameworks and overseeing model risk management processes
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and industry standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

What will set you apart:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess ethical and compliance challenges
• Ability to drive change and embed responsible AI practices into existing processes
• Proficient in AI/ML concepts, model development, and lifecycle management

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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