Operational Risk Specialist II - Data Risk Management
Overview
Lead independent risk assessments and drive improvements across data risk domains. Own end‑to‑end risk identification, mitigation, and reporting while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Shape data risk policies and maintain robust controls to safeguard information assets. Differentiate this role by focusing on data risk ownership and proactive governance.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and execute data risk assessments and develop data‑related requirements for stakeholder impact analyses
- 2Identify and quantify data control gaps, track remediation, and perform root cause investigations
- 3Create and deliver internal control testing reports focused on data integrity and governance
- 4Lead data risk metric development and dashboard creation for executive visibility
- 5Provide guidance to business units on documentation standards and remediation activities
- 6Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve data risk issues and align processes
- 7Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance risk assessment methodologies
- 8Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data systems and assets
- 9Develop and enforce data risk policies aligned with regulatory frameworks and internal standards
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in risk management data risk or related field
- 2Minimum 2 years of experience in operational or data risk management roles
- 3Proven experience with data governance classification and information security principles
- 4Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as NIST AI Risk Management or ISO/IEC 42001
- 5Strong analytical abilities with documented experience in risk scoring and reporting
- 6Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
- 7Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within matrixed environments
- 8Background in financial services payments or highly regulated industries preferred
- 9Certification in CPC Card BCBA or AWS Certified recognized credentials valued
- 10Experience using data risk management platforms or automation tools demonstrated
- 11Knowledge of relevant regulations including GDPR CCPA and industry‑specific privacy laws
Salary Insight
$62 - $82k per year
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