Data Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Divisional Data Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist to deliver dedicated second-line risk coverage for data within Personal Wealth. You will partner with business, technology, and governance teams to identify emerging risks and strengthen data asset management across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance, data quality, lineage, and analytics controls, with a focus on data modernization, cloud initiatives, and cross-functional engagement to drive risk-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years in data management, governance, technology risk, analytics, operational risk, audit, or compliance.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale data programs, platforms, analytics initiatives, or digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 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 to identify risks across data supply chain.
• Advise teams on controls for data integrity, privacy, retention, and usage.
• Evaluate risks in data modernization programs, cloud migrations, and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with governance, technology risk, cybersecurity, privacy, and enterprise partners.

Skills

Collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Translate data risks to business needs

Digital products analytics experience

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) enables Vanguard's business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests, and fosters a strong risk culture. Through enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice, GR&S helps leaders and crew make faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions. We are seeking a Divisional Data Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist to provide dedicated second-line risk coverage around data within Personal Wealth. As Personal Wealth continues to accelerate investments in data modernization, analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making, this role will provide specialized second-line expertise across the data lifecycle. The Data Risk Advisor will partner with business, technology, enterprise and divisional governance, and analytics leaders to provide credible challenge, identify emerging risks, and strengthen the management of critical data assets and capabilities. This role will complement broader divisional risk coverage by bringing deep expertise in data-related risks, governance frameworks, data supply chains, and analytics capabilities.

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

Sponsorship

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.