Senior Associate, Data Governance & Protection

Kroll • United States,

2d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

Kroll is seeking a Senior Associate / Consultant, Data Governance to support the growth and delivery of enterprise data governance initiatives within our Cyber & Data Resilience practice. This is a client-facing consulting role focused on project delivery, solution implementation, and subject matter execution across regulated and complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have approximately 3+ years of experience in data governance, cybersecurity, privacy, data management, or technology consulting, preferably within a Big 4 or comparable consulting environment. This role is best suited for a hands-on practitioner who can support and execute data governance initiatives while working closely with senior leadership and client stakeholders. The Senior Associate / Consultant will help organizations improve visibility, control, protection, and governance of enterprise data through operational governance frameworks, technology enablement, and risk-aligned implementation activities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Technology Risk, Data Protection, IT Consulting, or related areas.
• Prior consulting experience strongly preferred, ideally within Big 4 consulting, cybersecurity consulting firms, or enterprise technology consulting environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise or regulated environment initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and participating in project delivery activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across fast-paced consulting engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with data classification and discovery concepts.
• Understanding of data governance operating models.
• Experience with metadata management and lineage concepts.
• Knowledge of CMDB and asset management concepts.
• Familiarity with privacy and compliance workflows.
• Understanding of security and governance integrations.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments.
• Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, or Agile delivery methodologies.
• CISSP
• CIPP/US or CIPP/E
• CDMP
• Security+
• Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud certifications
• SAFe, Scrum, or Agile certifications

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of enterprise data governance engagements including assessments, operating model development, governance framework implementation, and roadmap execution.
• Assist clients with establishing and operationalizing governance capabilities across data discovery and classification, lineage and metadata management, data quality and stewardship, retention and lifecycle management, privacy, and data risk management.
• Participate in workshops, stakeholder interviews, and requirements gathering sessions with business, technology, cybersecurity, and privacy teams.
• Translate client business and regulatory requirements into practical governance processes, workflows, and technology configurations.
• Support implementation and integration activities across governance, privacy, CMDB, security, and IT ecosystems.
• Develop client-ready deliverables including governance frameworks, policies and standards, process flows, risk assessments, operating models, executive presentations, and implementation documentation.
• Support deployment, configuration, integration, and operationalization activities related to leading governance and security platforms such as BigID, Securiti, Cyera, Symmetry Systems, OneTrust, ServiceNow, and BMC Helix.
• Support metadata and classification workflows.
• Assist with CMDB and asset inventory integrations.
• Help align governance tooling with security controls and data protection strategies.
• Support automation and workflow orchestration initiatives.
• Support clients in aligning governance capabilities to regulatory and industry frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, NYDFS 500, SEC/FINRA requirements, and NIST or ISO-based governance practices.
• Assist in identifying data-related risks and remediation opportunities.
• Contribute to governance maturity assessments and control evaluation activities.
• Help clients establish governance metrics, reporting, and operational oversight processes.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Cybersecurity, Privacy, IAM, Cloud Security, AI Governance, and Enterprise Architecture practices.
• Support internal capability development efforts including templates, accelerators, methodologies, and reusable assets.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, practice development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior analysts or interns when applicable and support collaborative team culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed