Data Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist

Vanguard; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced data risk professional to lead risk governance for data-related initiatives within Personal Wealth. You will guide governance, quality, lineage, and analytics controls while partnering with product and technology leaders to identify emerging risks across the data supply chain.

The role requires translating complex data risks into practical business recommendations and collaborating with enterprise partners to promote consistent risk practices.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in data management, governance, technology risk, analytics, operational risk, audit, or compliance.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred, not required.
• Experience supporting large-scale data programs, data platforms, analytics initiatives, or digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary risk SME for data-related risks across Personal Wealth.
• Provide independent guidance on data governance, quality, lineage, and analytics controls.
• Partner with product and technology leaders to identify emerging risks across the data supply chain.
• Advise teams on controls related to data integrity, accessibility, privacy, retention, and usage.
• Evaluate risks from data modernization, cloud migration, data platforms, and analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and other partners.
• Influence strategic decisions through data risk insights and expert consultation.
• Participate in special projects and Personal Wealth Risk priorities as needed.
• Special Factors: Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary risk SME for data-related risks across Personal Wealth.


• Provide independent guidance and challenge regarding data governance, data quality, lineage, data management, and analytics controls.


• Partner with product and technology leaders to identify emerging risks across the data supply chain and information ecosystem.


• Advise teams on effective controls related to data integrity, accessibility, privacy, retention, and usage.


• Evaluate risks associated with data modernization programs, cloud migration initiatives, data platforms, and analytics capabilities.


• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and other enterprise partners to promote consistent risk practices.


• Influence strategic decisions through expert consultation, facilitation, and data risk insights.


• Participate in special projects and broader Personal Wealth Risk priorities as needed.

What we're looking for (qualifications):

• Minimum 8-10 years of related experience in data management, data governance, technology risk, analytics, operational risk, audit, or compliance.


• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree is preferred, not required.


• Experience supporting large-scale data programs, data platforms, analytics initiatives, or digital transformations.

Skills that help you succeed:

• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence outcomes with clarity and respect.


• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organizational environments.


• Ability to translate complex data risks into practical business recommendations.


• Experience supporting digital products, technology-enabled services, analytics organizations, or business transformation initiatives.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.