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Principal Associate, Risk Specialist

Salary

$109,900 - $137,900 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Principal Associate, Risk Specialist to join our Global Payment Network Data Governance team. As a key member of this team, you will work closely with professionals to ensure that the Network's most critical data is well-managed, high-quality, and adheres to enterprise data management policies.

Responsibilities:

  • Enable the implementation and oversight of data management practices to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Implement and execute programs to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of Card's most important data.
  • Proactively learn and master the nuances of the various tools used to support the data management ecosystem to drive automation, efficiency, and better risk oversight.
  • Apply intellectual curiosity and strong analytical skills to solve complex data management challenges and identify opportunities for process transformation and automation initiatives.
  • Partner with Accountable Executives (AEs), Performing Data Stewards (PDSs), and tech teams to ensure data-driven initiatives align with the broader risk and well-managed agenda.
  • Proactively synthesize data and reporting to provide actionable business insights to senior leadership regarding the health and compliance of the data ecosystem.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience.
  • At least 3 years of Risk Management, Data Management, or Financial Services experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree.
  • At least 4 years of experience leading cross-functional Risk or Data.
  • Professional certification such as CISA, CDMP, or PMP.

Salary Information:

  • McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 per year.
  • Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 per year.
  • Riverwoods, IL: $109,900 - $125,400 per year.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Skills

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