Corporate Vice President - Data Risk & Governance Lead

New York Life Insurance Co; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 185 000 - 265 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New York Life Insurance Co. is seeking a Corporate Vice President to lead Data Risk & Governance, sitting in Risk Management. You will manage a small team, provide independent oversight, and partner with senior stakeholders to elevate data governance across the enterprise.

The role focuses on governance maturity, regulatory alignment, and execution of risk-aware data strategies, with a hybrid work arrangement in New York. Strong collaboration with first-line teams is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data governance, data management, or risk oversight.
• Experience in second line governance or control functions.
• Experience establishing or overseeing enterprise data governance programs in large, complex organizations.
• Knowledge of DCAM, AI governance, data privacy and data management regulatory expectations.
• Ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Insurance, financial services or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AWS/GCP cloud stack and Data Governance tools such as DataBricks, RedShift, Atlan, Anomalo.

Responsabilités

• Provide independent oversight and challenge of enterprise data governance strategy and execution.
• Assess effectiveness of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across the enterprise.
• Lead independent assessments to evaluate governance frameworks, controls, and practices.
• Evaluate data quality, controls, and issue management to strengthen outcomes.
• Oversee data risk identification and reporting with insights for leadership.
• Guide alignment with regulatory expectations (privacy, retention, data use) balancing rigor with business needs.
• Partner with first line teams to shape strategy and improve governance maturity.
• Deliver actionable insights to senior management and governance committees on data governance effectiveness, risks and priorities.

Connaissances

Data governance

Risk oversight

Stakeholder influence

Cloud platforms

Regulatory awareness

Outils

DataBricks

Redshift

Atlan

Anomalo

Description du poste

Corporate Vice President - Data Risk & Governance Lead

New York, New York, United States

Hybrid

Job Description

Requisition ID

94288

Location

New York,New York,United States

Role Overview:

New York Life is seeking a strategic leader to serve as the Enterprise Data Governance Oversight Lead within Risk Management. This role sits at the center of the firm’s continued evolution into a more data-driven organization, partnering with senior stakeholders to elevate how data is governed, managed, and leveraged across the enterprise.

As a second line leader reporting to the Head of Enterprise Risk Management, this individual will manage a small team to provide independent oversight, insight, and constructive challenge to the firm’s data governance practices. The role partners closely with first line data leadership to drive governance maturity, while ensuring alignment with enterprise risk and regulatory expectations.

What You'll Do

• Provide independent oversight and thoughtful challenge of enterprise data governance strategy, framework, and execution
• Assess the effectiveness of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across the enterprise
• Lead independent assessments and validation activities to evaluate data governance frameworks, controls, and practices
• Evaluate data quality, controls, and issue management practices, identifying opportunities to strengthen outcomes
• Oversee data risk identification and reporting, ensuring meaningful insights are surfaced to leadership
• Guide alignment with regulatory and policy expectations (privacy, retention, data use), balancing rigor with practical business needs
• Partner with first line teams to shape strategy and improve governance maturity, without directly owning execution
• Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior management and governance committees on data governance effectiveness, risks, and priorities

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years in data governance, data management, or risk oversight
• Experience in second line, governance, or control functions
• Experience establishing or overseeing enterprise data governance programs in large, complex organizations
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and regulations, including DCAM, AI governance, data privacy, and data management regulatory expectations preferred
• Ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders
• Insurance, financial services or regulated industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with AWS/GCP cloud stack, incl. Data Platforms (like DataBricks, RedShift etc). and Data Governance tools (like Atlan, Anomalo etc.)

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$185,000-$264,500

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation .We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com

Family Friendly Benefits

Find benefits that support your unique family situation, including fertility assistance, paid new-parent benefits, backup childcare services, free virtual tutoring, and more.

We Invest in Your Future

Enjoy a more secure future with a company-sponsored pension plan for eligible employees and a savings plans with a company match 1 .

Take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program to further your education and advance your career with job-related courses and programs.

Summer Flex Time

Take time for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy reduced working hours during the summer months.

Disclaimer 1 : Eligibility for, and benefits under, the Pension Plan and 401(k) Savings Plan (“Plans”) are determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan document. Employees of certain subsidiaries, including but not limited to Group Benefit Solutions, employees of Life Insurance Company of North America and New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY, are not eligible to participate in the Pension Plan. In the event of a conflict between this information and the applicable plan document, the applicable plan document governs. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plans at any time.