Common Securitization Solutions

Senior IT and AI/ML Risk Associate

Job Locations US-Remote
Job ID
2025-2369
# of Openings
1
Category
Risk Management
Type
Regular Full-Time

OVERVIEW

 

The Company

 

U.S. Financial Technology (U.S. FinTech) is seeking an experienced Senior IT and AI/ML Risk Associate to join our team of talented professionals. This is a full-time remote opportunity. 

 

U.S. FinTech built and operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

 

Supporting 70% of the mortgage-backed securities in the market, U.S. FinTech provides best-in-class single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, and tax services. We support a broad portfolio of products for our clients with full lifecycle management.

 

Our market-leading, cloud-based, end-to-end platform executes transactions on an extraordinary scale which has bolstered liquidity in the secondary mortgage market, one of the largest and most important financial markets in the world. Our unique approach to securitization combines the best minds in financial services with the know-how, flexibility, and innovation of leading technologists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Job Information

The Enterprise Risk Management division at U.S. FinTech is seeking a Senior IT and AI/ML Risk Associate with experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data risk management. This role will report to the Director of Technology and Cybersecurity Risk. The successful candidate will perform Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI and Data Related Risk assessments, support the implementation of effective risk management practices to mitigate and/or remediate risk, and provide guidance to technology, operations, information security and other business partners/teams. The Senior Associate will provide effective review and challenge to help identify existing and emerging risks, and subsequent risk mitigation strategies, to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, programs, standards, and related regulatory requirements. Partnership and collaborative skills will be critical for success in this role.


Key Job Functions

  • Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine learning (ML) and Data Risk management, responsible for executing completion  of comprehensive risk assessments, documentation, risk mitigation guidance, and related reporting for key enterprise initiatives, across various technologies, platforms/environments (i.e., Cloud, AI, etc.) including efforts relative to supporting external partners and/or clients.
  • Monitor and report on AI, GenAi and Data management (data management), related key and emerging risks impacting and/or potentially impacting the enterprise, from a second line risk management perspective.
  • Supporting and overseeing AI, GenAI and Data Technology, Operations, Data Governance functions and related environments.
  • Provide Second Line Risk guidance, assessment, and oversight of U.S. FinTech’s information security solutions.
  • Partner with key business stakeholders to identify and assess risks and controls across AI/ML, Business Resiliency, Information Security, and Technology.
  • Develop and improve Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) pursuant to U.S. FinTech business objectives, regulatory requirements, NIST, SOC, COBIT other industry risk and control frameworks.
  • Support quarterly Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and provide guidance related to remediation of inadequate controls, as necessary, second line risk management perspective, through influence.
  • Provide credible challenges to business assessments through evidence review and analysis.
  • Conduct Assurance reviews of technology/information security and business resiliency related issues, as needed, prior to closure; and review/effective challenge to First-Line Management (FLM) Control tests.
  • Identify technology, information security/management and/or business resiliency risk and control considerations for new business initiatives and/or existing process enhancements.
  • Work directly with front-line management to prioritize on-going remediation and other key activities related to effective and timely technology, information security, and business resiliency risk management.
  • Work directly with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory agencies to foster open communication and transparency.
  • Work with the business to develop plans to mitigate Ai, GenAI, Data technology, risks, and program performance issues.
  • As necessary, perform gap and data analysis to address program gaps or deficiencies related to AI, GenAI, Data based on industry standards/best practices, and related regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education   

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Certification(s) relative to technology platforms, industry standards, and environments, and in information security, data management and other risk management disciplines are nice to have.
  • Certifications: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Management (DCAM), Cloud (i.e., AWS, CCAK, etc.), Information Security/Cybersecurity (i.e., CISSP CISM, CCSP, CRISC, or CGEIT) are nice to have.

Minimum Experience  

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology, information security, business resiliency and operational risk management. 
  • AI/GenAI/Machine fundamental knowledge preferred. Workforce experience a plus.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. U.S. FinTech does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills     

  • Demonstrated analytical skills and experience working in and/or with AI/GenAI, Technology, Data Management, Information Security, and related teams.
  • Technical understanding of AI, GenAI, Machine learning solutions/technologies/products, Data loss prevention, vulnerability management tools.
  • Demonstrated experience with security best practices and risk management operating in cloud environments such as AWS (required), GCP and Azure (nice to have), and in other 3rd party SAAS platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with multi-discipline, cross-functional teams, taking ownership of deliverables and driving assigned tasks to timely completion.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities and tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with the NIST, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF), SOC, COBIT 5 and other relevant industry standards and frameworks.

Pay Range $142,000 to $160,500

U.S. FinTech's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. U.S. FinTech offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes a performance bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, PTO, and a broad range of other benefits.

 

Employment

As a condition of employment with U.S. Financial Technology, any successful job applicant will be required to  successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.   

     

U.S. Financial Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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