Vice President, Data Risk Management

Team Description; Role function on team:

As a Vice President in the Data Risk Management team – part of the Corporate Operational Risk organization within the broader Second Line Risk & Compliance function – this role serves as a key individual contributor with enterprise-wide visibility. The position involves regular engagement with senior stakeholders across the First Line of Defence, particularly those responsible for the enterprise Data Management Framework. Direct interaction is essential to provide independent second line oversight, thematic reviews, challenge, and advisory support on the design and effectiveness of data-related frameworks, policies, processes, and controls.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that data risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and mitigated in alignment with the firm’s risk appetite and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate must be a subject matter expert in data management, with deep knowledge of data governance, quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory expectations. This expertise enables the role to drive meaningful oversight and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the firm’s data risk posture.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of  Vice President, Data Risk Management to join our Data Risk Management team. This role is located in New York City. 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise-wide Data Risk Management Framework in alignment with the firm’s Operational Risk strategy.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on data management, providing authoritative guidance on data governance, data quality, data architecture, and issue management practices.

• Conduct thematic reviews, periodic challenges and critical analysis on the design effectiveness of data controls, data issues resolution and regulatory remediation plans

• Support and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to apply BCBS 239 framework requirements to regulatory reports and related datasets

• Partner with First Line of Defense stakeholders – including Data Practice lead and business-aligned data owners – to design and embed effective data controls, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and fitness-for-purpose.

• Monitor and challenge the effectiveness of data risk management practices across business units, ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite and external regulatory expectations.

• Translate evolving regulatory requirements into actionable risk management initiatives and control enhancements.

• Support the identification, assessment, and escalation of data risks, and contribute to the development of risk metrics and reporting for senior management and governance forums.

• Collaborate with other Second Line functions (e.g., Operational Risk Officers, Technology Risk, Compliance) to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to data risk oversight.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• 3-5 years of total work experience, with a strong emphasis on data risk, data governance, or enterprise data management. 

• Knowledge and experience of data management principles, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239, RDARR).

• Prior experience in a Second Line of Defense risk function is a plus, ideally within a financial services organization.

• Prior hands-on experience working with data governance, issue management and reporting tools (such as Collibra, ServiceNow and PowerBI) is preferred

• Prior experience managing regulatory inquiries, exam deliverables and audit findings is preferred

• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence data risk practices across businesses and organizational structures.

• Excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex data risk concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks, manage priorities and deliver under strict deadlines. 

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $69,000 and $130,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs. 
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.