Data Governance Risk Oversight

Associated Bank

Data Governance Risk Oversight role at Associated Bank, overseeing data-related risks and governance practices. Evaluating data risks while partnering with various teams to align with risk regulations.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,120 - $169,920 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data risk oversightdata qualitydata governancedata managementrisk mitigationregulatory compliancerisk reportingdata-related regulatory frameworkscontrol effectivenessissue remediation

Soft Skills

independent oversightpartneringevaluatingchallengingmonitoringescalating concernsco-chairingco-leading

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree