Data Risk Leader - Governance, Migrations & Controls (Hybrid)

Apex Systems; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Data Risk Manager to assess data risk across large-scale integrations, migrations, and vendor engagements. The role partners with business, technology, data, and risk stakeholders to identify and mitigate data-related risks.

Candidates should bring a background in data risk, governance, and risk assessment, with strong executive communication and analytical skills. The position is based in Richmond, VA, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Background in Data Management, Data Risk, Data Governance, or Technology Risk.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, control frameworks, and risk management concepts.
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive‑level written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess data risk during large-scale integration and migration.
• Review legacy systems decommissioning and data migration.
• Evaluate risks with a new loan servicing vendor.
• Assess data access controls and data quality.
• Review data mapping and validation approaches.
• Draft risk assessments and leadership-facing documentation.
• Identify new data risks from evolving data architectures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of data management controls and validation activities.
• Communicate risks and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Data Management

Data Risk

Data Governance

Technology Risk

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

DAMA/CDMP certification

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Data Risk Manager to assess data risk across large-scale integrations, migrations, and vendor engagements. The role partners with business, technology, data, and risk stakeholders to identify and mitigate data-related risks.

Candidates should bring a background in data risk, governance, and risk assessment, with strong executive communication and analytical skills. The position is based in Richmond, VA, with hybrid work options.