American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

Get to know the business

At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the company’s systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals. AIG’s Information Technology functions include enterprise architecture, software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technology risk and compliance.

About the role

The VP of Technology Governance and Compliance is responsible for ensuring our technologies and control environments are compliant with cyber privacy related regulations. The incumbent will identify control gaps and partner with various groups including Legal, Information Security, Risk Management, and Business IT teams, to develop remediation plans and actively monitor them to completion. This role will also partner with control owners to determine control effectiveness and provide visibility to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of professionals and independently project manage validation work in assigned areas of responsibility
• Develop and implement strategies that enhance the validation work while also driving more efficiencies
• Effectively engage with technology teams to gain a full understanding of our technologies and control environments
• Identify key controls and metrics to assess effectiveness and develop a KRI-type dashboard to help management better understand AIG’s IT control environments
• Advise stakeholders on effective risk mitigation strategies and ensure implementation of controls and processes that comply with regulations
• Perform scoping assessments for upcoming regulations and inspection of relative technologies and oversee implementation by driving timely completion of risk related deliverables and issue resolution
• Understand third party risks as related to specific technology area/regulatory scope
• Work with appropriate technology areas to identify high risk areas and perform assessments of the corresponding inherent risks and recommend mitigating controls that meet organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Coordinate discussions with second and third lines of defense through the lifecycle of projects
• Keep abreast of current technology trends, regulatory risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant work experience required
• Experience with New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) cybersecurity regulation required
• Solid understanding of key information security controls, such as MFA and encryption, preferred
• Experience with a focus on risk management or regulatory compliance preferred
• Insurance/Financial services experience preferred
• Experience managing a team of professionals preferred
• Strong attention to detail and project management/organization skills to prioritize workloads and assignments in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with senior leaders and IT stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically and understand ‘big picture’
• Ability to identify complex problems and escalate as necessary
• Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide recommended comprehensive solutions and remedies

The base salary range for this position in Jersey City, NJ, is $122,000 -$153,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: AIG Benefits Overview.

Veterans encouraged to apply

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].  

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Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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