Senior Audit Manager — Data Governance & AI Risk

JCW Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Audit Manager, Data Governance, to lead audits of data governance, data quality, lineage, and controls within a leading international bank. You will drive data analytics, influence senior stakeholders, and help mature data risk and governance frameworks while expanding into AI governance areas.

The role offers high visibility, broad scope across data policies and regulatory requirements (BCBS 239, GDPR), and opportunities to mentor a high-performing audit team in a

Qualifications

• CIA or CISA certification required.
• 8+ years IT audit, data governance, or related risk experience.
• Experience auditing large data sets and complex data environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to AI governance is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audits with focus on data governance, quality, lineage, retention, and controls.
• Audit large data repositories, data warehouses, and caches across banking systems.
• Manage audit engagements end-to-end: planning, fieldwork, reporting, stakeholder updates.
• Use data analytics to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of data governance and IT controls.
• Evaluate data risk posture against regulatory expectations and frameworks.
• Build relationships with data owners, IT, and security as trusted data risk advisor.
• Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and risk practices.
• Stay informed on evolving data regulations and AI governance trends.
• Mentor junior team members to develop a high-performing data risk function.

Skills

Data governance

IT audit

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

CIA or CISA certification

Job description

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Audit Manager, Data Governance, to lead audits of data governance, data quality, lineage, and controls within a leading international bank. You will drive data analytics, influence senior stakeholders, and help mature data risk and governance frameworks while expanding into AI governance areas.

The role offers high visibility, broad scope across data policies and regulatory requirements (BCBS 239, GDPR), and opportunities to mentor a high-performing audit team in a