Specialist - Technology & Data Risk

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology and Data Risk Specialist to lead governance and risk management initiatives. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the firm's assets by developing robust policies and training programs while ensuring compliance with best practices. You will engage with senior leaders to identify challenges and implement solutions, all while fostering a culture of security awareness. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about risk management, this opportunity offers you the chance to make a significant impact on the organization’s success and growth.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in risk management or information security.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and risk management programs to mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement effective risk strategies for technology resources.

Skills

Risk Management

Information Security

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Degree in Risk Management

Job description

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is challenging work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture—embracing hard tasks, resiliently recovering from setbacks, and persistently seeking new ways to succeed.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we will provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you develop into a stronger leader faster than you imagined. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your growth as much as they focus on delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure to accelerate your development in unique ways.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our culture of learning and apprenticeship, supported by structured programs, aims to help you grow while fostering an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. Embrace this fast-paced learning journey by taking feedback to heart and owning your growth.
• A voice that matters: From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You will make a tangible impact through innovative ideas and practical solutions. Diverse perspectives are encouraged and critical for achieving the best outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, our diversity fuels creativity and enhances our solutions for clients. You will learn from colleagues with varied backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: Alongside a competitive salary (based on location, experience, and skills), we offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

As a Technology and Data Risk Specialist, you will lead governance and risk management programs to enhance the firm’s ability to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

You will create and refine firm guidance documents, such as policies and standards, ensuring they are current, robust, and aligned with security requirements.

You will ensure training content accurately reflects these policies, equipping employees with necessary knowledge to adhere to best practices. Maintaining comprehensive guidance and training programs will foster a culture of security awareness and compliance.

Deep understanding of technology and data risk management will be essential. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to the firm’s technology infrastructure and data assets.

Your expertise will enable you to develop and implement effective risk strategies to protect critical information and technology resources.

Staying abreast of emerging threats and industry best practices, you will ensure the firm's risk management framework remains robust and adaptive. Your technical skills and risk management expertise will play a key role in safeguarding the firm’s assets.

You will engage with senior leaders through interviews and workshops to identify governance and risk challenges, then oversee the development and implementation of solutions, ensuring continuous improvement and integration into operations.

Your ability to synthesize complex information and craft compelling presentations will facilitate discussions with senior leaders, communicating insights, recommendations, and solutions clearly to support strategic decision-making.

You will develop a metrics program to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of governance and risk activities, establishing KPIs aligned with organizational and regulatory goals. Collecting and analyzing data will provide insights to improve practices and mitigate risks.

Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, data analytics, user experience design, risk management, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in risk management, product management, information security, technology, or change/communication
• Ability to communicate security and risk concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; entrepreneurial and collaborative attitude
• Proven project management skills, capable of driving workstreams amidst competing priorities
• Ability to identify gaps and develop clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Leverage expertise to analyze trends and provide insightful recommendations
• Ownership mentality and initiative to contribute to broader efforts or special projects