Data Assurance - Risk and Controls - Vice President

Are you a creative minded individual who can innovate governance and Controls around data risks within a global organization.  Are you ready to utilize excellent problem solving skills, and relish the opportunity to rethink established processes from first principles, to deliver a truly digital experience? If so, you have found the right team! 

As a Data AssuranceVice President you will be a leading subject matter expert aligned to support the business with their decision-making and enabling teams to deliver better outcomes by maintaining strong and consistent Risk and control environments. The Commercial Banking Data Assurance team is responsible for providing guidance, overseeing risks, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and making recommendations for improvements. You will be responsible for assisting teams navigate change while proactively and strategically partnering with functions from across Commercial Bank through the design of appropriate controls to mitigate data risks. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in defining the strategy, priorities and execution of Data Assurance governance and control frameworks including supporting the design of end-to-end solutions for implementation and oversight of data risks and Controls 
• Build and cultivate a team culture that is focused on partnership, collaboration and transparency with stakeholders while serving as a subject matter expert and point of escalation for meeting data Risk and control obligations
• Serve as an integral member of the Data Assurance team driving the development and implementation of control-based processes that support the mitigation/remediation of identified data risks 
• Provide leadership support for the end-to-end execution of the Control and Operational Risk Evaluation (CORE) for the Information & Data Management Risks, ensuring that Data Assurance controls become a natural part of the common process lifecycle, to reduce financial loss, regulatory exposure, and reputational risk
• Ensure Data risks impacting the business are identified, quantified, communicated and managed, including determining root cause, developing and implementing remediation actions and strategic priorities
• Support the enhancement of the Data Owner Governance Program with the development and execution of tools, controls and monitoring capabilities to support governance and accountability requirements
• Develop, deliver and support awareness programs to stakeholders on Data risks, controls, and best practices to strengthen workforce comprehension and execution of data risk management requirements
• Participate and lead governance forums and working groups comprised of cross-functional teams to enhance the governance and Controls ecosystem that aligns with strategic priorities

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 10+ Years financial services or similar industry experience in data management / governance, Risk and Controls management, or technology controls with a strong ability to evaluate adequacy of business Risk and Controls environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in technology, finance, business administration or related field
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills; solid critical thinking and analysis in technical scenarios; attention to detail and able to synthesize large amounts of data and formulate creative and innovative solutions to complex problems
• At least 5 years of experience in either records management, data management or data use with a deep understanding of data management concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of technology control and risk management concepts with the ability to evaluate controls, procedures, and process flows in conjunction with business and control partners
• Able to think about a problem from first principles, taking innovative approaches to address user needs and work effectively in highly agile environments, delivering value while dealing with high degrees of uncertainty and change

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate potential data risks in a global organization
• Process analysis and design acumen - ability to understand a process and associated risk to inform control design
• Strong presentation skills, including generating presentations and effectively communicating with senior management
• Experience working with data management and collaboration tools (Collibra, Atlassian, JIRA and Confluence)