Data Risk Director

Huntington National Bank; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Huntington National Bank's Independent (2nd Line) Technology Risk team seeks an IT Risk Director to oversee Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Quality risk domains. This senior role provides credible challenge and partnership for these areas, including engagement with the Board as needed.

You will lead a high-performing team, define risk program strategy, and own Data Management risk within the IT Risk Framework while collaborating with the CDAO office and 1st line risk groups to

Qualifications

• Experience leading data-centric programs in financial services.
• Ability to influence across a large organization and drive consensus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Risk Management leadership across Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Quality risks.
• Lead the Technology Risk Program strategy and focus areas.
• Own Data Management risk within the IT Risk Framework and related metrics.
• Partner with CDAO and 1st line risk groups to support risk programs and remediation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Become a member of Huntington's Independent (2nd Line) Technology Risk function! We are looking for an IT Risk Director to provide primary oversight for the Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Quality risk domains across the Bank. This 2nd line of defense role includes providing credible challenge and partnership for these domains, as well as assisting 1st line risk teams with their understanding and management of associated risks. This role functions as a senior member of the IT Risk team and will be required to provide an independent, expert view in materials and forums, up to and including the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities include leading a high-performing team which will assist you with:

• Providing Risk Management leadership across the Bank's Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Quality risks
• Providing leadership in determining the Technology Risk Program's strategy and areas of focus
• Ownership of the Data Management risk in the Huntington IT Risk Framework and Taxonomy, including relevant assessments and metrics/indicators
• Engagement and partnership with the Chief Data and Architecture Office (CDAO) and the CDAO business unit, as well as with 1st line risk groups that directly support the CDAO business unit
• Leadership and participation in the quarterly Operational Pillar Risk Assessment, which details the comprehensive, aggregate Technology Risk profile for the Bank and leadership of the annual Data Management Risk Assessment for the Bank
• Providing vertical 2nd line IT risk coverage for the Chief Data and Architecture Office (CDAO) business unit and related efforts across the Bank's segments - to more deeply understand the landscape for those areas of Huntington and therefore enhance engagement in new initiatives, oversight of any remediation programs, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of work experience
• 10+ years of experience implementing data governance frameworks (e.g., data policies, standards, and controls), experience developing and/or implementing data governance policy and standards, experience working with IT and/or business segments on the analysis of complex business processes and data governance needs, and leading successful teams within a financial institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical leadership and management experience on data-centric efforts
• Prior experience in risk management and/or regulatory compliance
• Prior experience communicating with regulators
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence/drive consensus across a large and growing company
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills; ability to speak autonomously on behalf of the 2nd Line of Defense and communicate and influence at senior executive level
• Ability to develop, attract, retain a high performing team; demonstrated ability to coach and develop colleagues at all levels of seniority
• Previous experience at a large firm, ideally in a leadership position; prior/current financial services industry experience is also desired

Exempt Status

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

$155,000 - $255,000 annual salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.