Data Risk Management & Governance, Executive Director

Are you ready to lead the future of data risk at JPMorgan Chase Were seeking a visionary Executive Director to drive our Internal Audit Chief Data Offices strategy for safeguarding critical data assets.

As the Executive Director of Data Risk Management & Governance within the JPMC Internal Audit Chief Data Office you will be responsible for shaping and executing the departments data risk strategy ensuring robust governance regulatory compliance and the protection of critical data assets. You will oversee the identification assessment and mitigation of data-related risks including those associated with emerging technologies cloud platforms and evolving regulations. This role requires close collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain effective data risk frameworks drive continuous improvement and provide strategic insights to executive management. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data risk exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive data risk management strategy ensuring alignment with firmwide strategy regulatory requirements business objectives and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework including policies standards and procedures for data use quality protection destruction retention storage and lifecycle management.
• Oversee the identification assessment and mitigation of data-related risks including those associated with governance privacy and the use of firmwide data products.
• Collaborate with senior leadership technology product and business stakeholders to implement effective controls for data access transfer storage and usage with a focus on cloud and data lake environments.
• Monitor and address emerging risks in data management including those associated with AI analytics and new technologies and ensure timely adaptation to regulatory changes.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on data risk exposures trends remediation activities and corrective actions to executive management and the Data Governance Council.
• Develop and oversee corrective action plans for data-related incidents ensuring thorough root cause analysis effective stakeholder coordination and prompt resolution.
• Lead and mentor a team of data risk professionals fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive training and awareness initiatives to promote data responsibility and risk management across the department.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• 10 years of experience in data risk management data governance or related fields within financial services.
• Strong track record in establishing and enforcing policies for data use quality protection destruction retention storage and lifecycle management with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing data risk and governance across cloud platforms and data lake architectures including implementing robust controls for data access lineage and quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with impeccable attention to detail and consistent delivery of professional-grade deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze complex issues determine root causes and develop optimal solutions.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:

• 5 years of experience in financial services specifically within controls risk management compliance or internal audit functions.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Finance Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field.