Associate Director, Data Policy Governance

RBC Capital Markets, LLC; Jersey City, Providence (NJ, RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Data Policy Governance. This pivotal role involves managing data-related policies and ensuring compliance within a dynamic team focused on enterprise information management. You will support the development of frameworks and standards while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data governance and risk management. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, with comprehensive rewards and professional development support. Join a team committed to fostering growth and innovation in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards including bonuses

Leadership support for development

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training in financial services

Challenging work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or compliance management related to data in financial services.
• Developing and implementing data management frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of data-related frameworks and standards.
• Maintain an inventory of data-related regulations and audit findings.
• Assist in US regional reporting on data risks.

Skills

Audit Readiness

Communication

Data Compliance

Data Governance Framework

Data Management

Data Policies

Data Privacy Law

Data Protection Laws

Data Standards

Information Governance

Management Practices

Management Reporting

Operational Risks

Policy Governance

Regulatory Experience

Regulatory Impact Assessment

Risk Control

Risk Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Data Policy Governance role is part of RBC's Enterprise Information Management Risk, a second line team within RBC's Group Risk Management. This role supports the Data Policy Governance lead in managing data-related policies and executing adherence reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of data-related frameworks, policies, and standards for governing the firm's data.
• Ensure alignment of data frameworks, policies, and standards with enterprise and operational risk management frameworks.
• Maintain an inventory of data-related regulations, communications, and audit findings to support policy comprehensiveness.
• Develop methodologies for monitoring policy compliance.
• Assist in US regional reporting on data risks and key risk indicators.
• Participate in forums discussing policy adoption, exception requests, and risk acceptances.

Qualifications

Must have:

• An undergraduate degree and experience in second-line governance or compliance management related to data in financial services or a regulated industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing data management frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Experience with regulatory research and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Ability to identify stakeholder information and communication needs.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a matrix environment within a large, publicly traded corporation.
• Strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and adaptability.
• Knowledge of data, privacy, compliance, and regulatory risk management in a regulated industry.

What’s in it for you?

We foster growth through challenges, innovation, and collaboration, aiming to deliver trusted advice to clients and communities. We value support, potential, and making a positive impact.

• Comprehensive rewards including bonuses, benefits, competitive compensation, and stock options.
• Leadership support for your development.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• World-class training in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Challenging work opportunities.

Job Skills

Audit Readiness, Communication, Data Compliance, Data Governance Framework, Data Management, Data Policies, Data Privacy Law, Data Protection Laws, Data Standards, Information Governance, Management Practices, Management Reporting, Operational Risks, Policy Governance, Regulatory Experience, Regulatory Impact Assessment, Risk Control, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address: Goldman Sachs Tower, 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City

City: Jersey City

Country: United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full-time

Platform: Group Risk Management

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-05-06

Application Deadline: 2025-06-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the deadline.

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