Data Governance Risk Oversight

Associated Bank • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. This role provides independent oversight of data-related risks to ensure alignment with enterprise risk standards and regulatory expectations. You will evaluate and challenge how data risks are managed while guiding improvements to controls and governance. This position offers strong visibility and the opportunity to shape data risk practices across the bank.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Information Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, data governance, or data risk oversight within financial services.
• 4+ years of experience evaluating complex data environments and constructively challenging control effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Information Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with data-related regulatory frameworks such as OCC, FFIEC, CCPA, or GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent second line oversight of data risk, including data quality, governance, privacy, and usage.
• Evaluate and challenge the effectiveness of first line controls and risk mitigation activities.
• Partner with Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance, and Operational Risk teams to align oversight with risk appetite and regulations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise data risk processes, standards, and oversight methodologies.
• Monitor key data risk indicators, emerging risks, and issue remediation, escalating concerns as needed.
• Co-chair the enterprise Data Governance Committee to support effective program oversight.
• Co-lead responses to regulatory exams, internal audits, and risk reporting.

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees