Senior Data Risk Advisor - Data Governance & Quality

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

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.