Data Center Risk Associate

Galaxy•New York, NY

19d•$115,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Risk Associate will play a key role in coordinating across data center disciplines to identify, assess, report, and mitigate risks across the full lifecycle of data center assets. This role requires a holistic understanding of the range of risks that may arise across disciplines of a large data center business including procurement, construction, operations, finance and the ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure resilient, compliant, and efficient project delivery and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience in risk, project management, construction, infrastructure, or operations (data center or mission-critical environment preferred)
Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST, ISO 31000)
Basic understanding of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, redundancy) and development lifecycle
Highly entrepreneurial spirit – ability to operate with minimal guidance and a strong ownership mindset to deliver results
Deep working knowledge of financial, technology, and infrastructure risks
Excellent analytical and communication skills; able to translate complex operational risks into succinct data points for decision-makers

Nice To Haves

Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or real estate development projects
Knowledge of construction risk, contract risk, and vendor management
Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, or NIST
Relevant certifications: CRISC, CISSP, CRMP, CERP, or equivalent
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools
Ability to synthesize technical, financial, and operational information into clear risk insights
Demonstrated success in building an enterprise risk management function, ideally in a high-growth, regulated environment

Responsibilities

Lead lifecycle risk management across data center projects, identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks from site selection through operations while maintaining up-to-date risk registers and embedding best practices across teams.
Partner cross-functionally with development, construction, engineering, finance, and operations to proactively identify and address risks early in project planning and execution.
Evaluate and manage risks across pre-construction, procurement, and construction phases, including site, permitting, supply chain, contractor performance, schedule, and cost exposures.
Support operational risk management for live environments, including uptime, security, infrastructure reliability, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning.
Assist with insurance placement, claims, and compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, NIST) and supporting audits across lifecycle phases.
Analyze financial and market risks in collaboration with finance, including budgeting considerations and risk mitigation strategies such as hedging.
Produce risk reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership while driving continuous improvement of risk frameworks, tools, and long-term mitigation strategies.