Chief Data Risk Officer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is partnering with a leading Finance & Insurance firm to recruit a Chief Data Risk Officer. This remote role oversees enterprise data risk, AI risk, and technology risk across a complex financial services environment, collaborating with senior executives and regulators.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in data operations and risk within large financial institutions, with deep regulatory knowledge and proven people leadership to shape strategy and strengthen organizational resilience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managerial experience in data operations and risk management within a large financial institution.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for financial services.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and leading teams with a strong people-development focus.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy, and AI risk management.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide data risk management framework.
• Provide independent risk oversight for enterprise AI and data, ensuring alignment with risk appetite.
• Serve on key risk committees, reviewing and challenging data and AI risk policies.
• Direct the assessment of data management, privacy, and AI risks.
• Oversee technology strategy evaluations for potential risks and biases.
• Design standard reporting packages for ongoing risk monitoring.
• Act as the primary contact for regulators on data and AI risk matters.

Skills

Data risk mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

AI risk management

Data governance

Executive communication

Enterprise architecture

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in data/CS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief Data Risk Officer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will shape the enterprise-wide approach to data, AI, and technology risk oversight across a complex financial services environment. The role will provide independent challenge to governance, policies, and control frameworks while partnering closely with senior executives, risk committees, and regulators. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in financial services risk management, data governance, and emerging technology risk, with the ability to influence strategy and strengthen organizational resilience.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide data risk management framework.
• Provide independent risk oversight for enterprise AI and data, ensuring alignment with risk appetite.
• Serve on key risk committees, reviewing and challenging data and AI risk policies.
• Direct the assessment of data management, privacy, and AI risks.
• Oversee technology strategy evaluations for potential risks and biases.
• Design standard reporting packages for ongoing risk monitoring.
• Act as the primary contact for regulators on data and AI risk matters.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Data, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of managerial experience in data operations and risk management within a large financial institution.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for financial services organizations.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and leading teams with a strong people-development focus.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy, and AI risk management.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence C-suite executives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k plan with tax-preferred savings accounts.
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
• Paid holidays and potential eligibility for a pension plan.
• Access to restricted stock units and deferred compensation plans.