EMPLOYERS · 9 hours ago
Principal Risk Operations Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expEMPLOYERS is a dynamic provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, seeking a Principal Risk Operations Analyst. This role is responsible for driving complex risk programs, shaping governance frameworks, and providing advisory support related to workers' compensation insurance.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Operations to design, mature, and drive the implementation of governance frameworks across AI, cyber, and technology domains at the enterprise level
Lead complex, cross-functional risk assessments of workers' compensation insurance systems, critical applications, and processes; evaluate control effectiveness, identify systemic gaps, and direct remediation strategies to ensure timely and sustainable closure
Develop, refine, and deliver executive-level work comp insurance risk reporting for senior leadership, governance committees, and regulatory stakeholders
Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on responsible workers' compensation insurance AI, cyber, SOX, and IT risk practices, providing strategic guidance to program owners, project teams, and leadership
Proactively monitor evolving regulatory, industry, and AI/cyber landscape developments; recommend and drive updates to policies, procedures, and enterprise controls
Lead efforts to automate, optimize, and modernize governance processes, analytics, and risk metrics to improve scalability and operational maturity
Mentor and guide analysts and senior analysts, providing coaching, reviewing complex work products, and shaping governance and risk methodologies
AI/Cyber scope: Oversee the enterprise AI system inventory and risk-classification framework; lead lifecycle checkpoint reviews; and evaluate complex AI risks related to fairness, explainability, privacy, model drift, and emerging AI threats
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in risk management, IT governance, audit, compliance, cybersecurity, or AI/ML governance
Deep expertise (certification a plus) with current industry and regulatory frameworks for cyber, AI and financial controls (such as NIST, ISO, SOX, emerging AI governance frameworks and other relevant standards)
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and leadership, manage competing priorities, and guide enterprise-level decision making
Expert analytical and organizational skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous problems and drive strategic, enterprise-level insights and recommendations
Ability to design, refine, and lead complex governance methodologies, frameworks, and best practices adopted across multiple functions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex risk, AI, and cyber concepts for diverse audiences
Demonstrated thought leadership, deep curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning in emerging risk, AI, and cyber domains
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Candidates must be currently located in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship
A suitable home workspace that is private and free from distractions is required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
EMPLOYERS
Employers is a provider of workers' compensation insurance for small businesses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Mark Law
VP, Digital Products and Innovation
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