Data Risk Manager

KellyMitchell Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

ESOP - Employee-Owned Profit Sharing

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Data Risk Manager to oversee risk throughout large-scale data migrations, legacy decommissioning, and third-party onboarding initiatives. You will partner with business, technology, data, and risk stakeholders to ensure controls and governance are in place.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, migration validation, data quality, and executive-facing risk reporting in a hybrid Richmond, VA environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Risk Management, Data Governance, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, governance principles, and regulatory considerations related to data.
• Experience supporting enterprise data migration, conversion, modernization, or transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management, data mapping, lineage, and data quality practices.
• Proven ability to assess risks, develop recommendations, and communicate findings to stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage data risks associated with data migrations, system conversions, and third-party integrations.
• Evaluate data flows to identify control gaps and data-related risks.
• Partner with business, technology, governance, and risk teams to understand evolving data architecture and risk impacts.
• Develop risk assessments, validation strategies, control recommendations, and mitigation plans.
• Support data mapping, lineage, and migration validation activities.
• Review controls to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, and data quality issues.
• Create executive-level documentation and presentations summarizing risks and remediation approaches.
• Provide oversight and guidance during major conversion and onboarding initiatives.

Skills

Data risk mgmt

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Data lineage

SQL

Python

Stakeholder communication

Education

DAMA certification

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Data Risk Manager to support a large-scale data migration, legacy system decommissioning, and third-party onboarding initiative with a leading financial services client. This individual will provide oversight of data risks throughout the migration lifecycle, partnering with business, technology, data, and risk stakeholders to ensure appropriate controls, governance, and risk mitigation strategies are in place.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess and manage data risks associated with data migrations, system conversions, and third-party integrations
• Evaluate operational and analytical data flows to identify potential control gaps and data-related risks
• Partner with business, technology, governance, and risk teams to understand evolving data architecture and risk impacts
• Develop risk assessments, validation strategies, control recommendations, and mitigation plans
• Support data mapping, lineage, and migration validation activities
• Review preventative and detective controls to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, and data quality issues
• Create executive-level documentation and presentations summarizing risks, findings, and remediation approaches
• Provide oversight and guidance throughout major conversion and onboarding initiatives

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of experience in Data Risk Management, Data Governance, Data Management, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, governance principles, and regulatory considerations related to data
• Experience supporting enterprise data migration, conversion, modernization, or transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management, data mapping, lineage, and data quality practices
• Proven ability to assess risks, develop recommendations, and communicate findings to stakeholders and leadership
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• DAMA certification or related data governance certifications
• Experience within banking, financial services, fintech, or highly regulated environments
• Experience supporting third-party vendor integrations or platform conversions
• Familiarity with SQL or Python for understanding technical discussions, though hands‑on development is not required

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Risk-focused mindset with strong analytical judgment
• Ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology functions
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
• Effective communicator capable of translating complex risk concepts for executive audiences
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building capabilities

Work Environment

Location: Richmond, VAWork Model: Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.