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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Director, Data Risk Oversight (Second Line)

BlackRock New York, NY Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$194,000 - $270,000 per year

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Description

BlackRock is seeking a Director to lead its Data Risk Oversight team within Enterprise Risk Management. The role focuses on the quality, integrity, and reliability of enterprise data across its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent oversight, review, and challenge of first-line data owners and data stewards.
  • Hold the first line accountable for compliance with data risk requirements.
  • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of first-line data quality controls.
  • Partner with first-line teams to embed clear ownership and a strong culture of accountability for data risk.
  • Review and challenge Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for data risk.
  • Oversee the follow-up of data-related incidents and operating events.
  • Develop and maintain data risk metrics and indicators.
  • Establish ownership and reporting of data risk indicators.
  • Produce board- and committee-ready reporting on data risk.
  • Act as a key contributor to the Data Risk Oversight Committee (DROC).
  • Collaborate with Legal & Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Security, and Privacy.
  • Engage with regulators and internal audit on data risk matters.
  • Build and lead a high-performing data risk oversight team.

What We Look For:

  • 10+ years of experience in data risk, data governance, operational or enterprise risk management.
  • Strong understanding of data quality and data governance principles.
  • Demonstrated experience providing independent oversight and review.
  • A track record of designing risk metrics and indicators.
  • Excellent judgment, critical reasoning, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with industry-leading frameworks and relevant regulatory expectations.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary ($194,000 - $270,000)
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Leave benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Skills

Required

  • data risk
  • data governance
  • operational risk management
  • enterprise risk management
  • risk metrics
  • data quality controls

Nice to have

  • DAMA DMBOK
  • COSO ERM
  • NIST CSF 2.0
  • CDMP
  • CRISC
  • CISA

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://blackrock.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BlackRock_Professional/job/New-York-NY/Director--Data-Risk-Oversight_R265691

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