Senior Data Risk Advisor, Personal Wealth (Hybrid)

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Divisional Data Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist to provide second-line risk coverage around data within Personal Wealth. The role partners with product, technology, and governance leaders to strengthen data assets and capabilities, aligning with a data modernization effort and analytics-driven decisions.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in data governance, risk management, and analytics controls, collaborating across functions to influence senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of related experience in data management, data governance, technology risk, analytics, operational risk, audit, or compliance.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree is preferred, not required.
• Experience supporting large-scale data programs, data platforms, analytics initiatives, or digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary risk SME for data-related risks across Personal Wealth.
• Provide independent guidance and challenge regarding data governance, data quality, lineage, data management, and analytics controls.
• Partner with product and technology leaders to identify emerging risks across the data supply chain and information ecosystem.
• Advise teams on effective controls related to data integrity, accessibility, privacy, retention, and usage.
• Evaluate risks associated with data modernization programs, cloud migration initiatives, data platforms, and analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and other enterprise partners to promote consistent risk practices.
• Influence strategic decisions through expert consultation, facilitation, and data risk insights.
• Participate in special projects and broader Personal Wealth Risk priorities as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Translate risks

Digital products/analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Divisional Data Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist to provide second-line risk coverage around data within Personal Wealth. The role partners with product, technology, and governance leaders to strengthen data assets and capabilities, aligning with a data modernization effort and analytics-driven decisions.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in data governance, risk management, and analytics controls, collaborating across functions to influence senior