Senior Risk Manager – Data Risk

Our longstanding and trusted client that operates within the financial services domain is hiring a Senior Risk Manager who has solid experience in data quality governance and client data remediation to lead our clients Data Rick function. Our client is currently embarking on a data transformation programme, migrating legacy data into the cloud (Azure) and requires a Senior Risk Manager to deliver 2LoD opinion over the assessment of risks linked to data integrity, availability, and resilience, including dependencies on critical data asset.

Our client is offering £80,000 circa + 15% bonus + 28 days holiday + 13% pension + Private Healthcare + Hybrid working to be based in Wolverhampton on a hybrid basis (2 to 3 days per week).

To be successful, you must have, experience of regulated environments, the ability challenge senior stake holders within model and analytics risk, including AI/ML bias, drift, explainability, and responsible use and strong knowledge of 2nd or 3rd line experience (1st line would not be considered).

Core responsibilities:

Provide second-line challenge and assurance over data risk managed by first-line teams. Lead the development and implementation of data risk frameworks aligned with Group risk appetite. Conduct and support RCSAs, scenario analysis, and data risk reporting. Ensure oversight of data governance processes, data quality risks, and regulatory reporting (incl. GDPR compliance). Manage and develop a small team of data risk professionals. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing risk insights on projects and strategic initiatives. Key technical skills:

Proven experience in a senior data risk, operational risk, or data governance role is at 2nd line is must have. Strong knowledge of data risk frameworks, data lifecycle, and relevant regulations is a must have. Background in financial services, ideally with exposure to regulatory risk expectations is a must have. Excellent stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills must have. Relevant degree and/or industry certifications (CISA) is desirable. Two stage interview process to start ASAP