Director, Data Risk Management

Directors, Data Risk Management

At BNY, we empower growth and success through innovative technology and exceptional talent. As a leading global financial services company, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investable assets.

New York City

• Senior Vice President in the Data Risk Management team – key individual contributor with enterprise-wide visibility.
• Ensure data risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated in alignment with the firm's risk appetite and strategic objectives.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the First Line of Defense to provide independent second line oversight, challenge, and advisory support on the design and effectiveness of data-related frameworks, policies, processes, and controls.
• Lead 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 governance, data quality, data architecture, and issue management practices.
• Partner with First Line of Defense stakeholders – including Data Practice lead and business-aligned data owners – to design and embed effective data controls focused on accuracy, completeness, and fitness-for-purpose.
• Independently 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.
• Promote a strong risk culture by fostering awareness of data risk and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• 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.

• Minimum 10‑12 years of total work experience with a strong emphasis on data risk, data governance, or enterprise data management.
• Prior experience in an Operational Risk or Second Line of Defense risk function is a plus, ideally within a financial service organization.
• Deep expertise in data management principles, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and regulatory frameworks (BCBS 239, DCAM).
• Subject matter expert in data governance, quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory expectations, enabling meaningful oversight and continuous enhancement of the firm’s data risk posture.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence data risk practices across complex organizational structures.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex data risk concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

BNY offers competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey, generous paid leave, and paid volunteer time to support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $175,000 and $225,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base salary will be determined on an individualized basis, including experience and market location, and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and Company‑sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at‑will. The Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time.