Data Governance & Risk Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a senior data governance professional to advance enterprise data risk management, policy compliance, and data stewardship across corporate functions.

You will partner with data owners, test controls, document data lineage, and drive measurable improvements in data quality, security, and regulatory readiness. Strong communication and program management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct work experience in large scale/enterprise data projects, with at least 3 years in governance and/or data management programs.
• Strong ability to connect business challenges to data capabilities and outcomes.
• Expertise in governance, management techniques, and data product approaches.
• Proven program management experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advance data governance principles, policies, and programs for stewardship and custodianship.
• Manage data risks for the business unit in line with policy.
• Comply with and enact responsibilities under the Enterprise Data Risk Management Policy.
• Establish, maintain, and test controls within Data Risk Appetite limits.
• Coordinate data incident remediation planning and status reporting.
• Document system-level data lineage with business units.
• Collaborate with owners/users to implement reliable data processes.
• Partner with Third-Party Risk Management on vendor data risk requirements.
• Harmonize data policies with processes and cross-functional partners.
• Develop metrics, scorecards, and communications for Data Office teams.

Skills

Data governance

Data risk management

Program management

Data quality monitoring

Data lineage documentation

Data architecture

Data compliance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Data Risk Management

Data Architecture

Data Incident Management

Data Classification

Data Breach Management

Data Quality Improvement

Data Compliance Management

Data Metrics Development

Data Stewardship

Data Advocacy

Job description

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a senior data governance professional to advance enterprise data risk management, policy compliance, and data stewardship across corporate functions.

You will partner with data owners, test controls, document data lineage, and drive measurable improvements in data quality, security, and regulatory readiness. Strong communication and program management skills are essential.