Associated Bank

Data Governance Risk Oversight

Associated Bank$99K — $169K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 evaluating complex data environments and assessing control effectiveness.
  • Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with data-related regulatory frameworks such as OCC, FFIEC, CCPA, or GDPR is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent oversight of data risk including quality, governance, privacy, and usage.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of first-line controls and risk mitigation activities.
  • Partner with teams including Data Governance and Compliance to align oversight with risk appetite.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise data risk processes and standards.
  • Monitor key data risk indicators and escalate concerns as needed.
  • Co-chair the enterprise Data Governance Committee for effective oversight.
  • Co-lead responses to regulatory exams and internal audits.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) and pension plans.
  • Paid volunteer time off for community engagement.
  • Diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups for networking.
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive well-being programs and incentives, including parental leave.
  • Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
This role provides independent oversight of data-related risks to ensure alignment with enterprise risk standards and regulatory expectations. You will evaluate and challenge how data risks are managed while guiding improvements to controls and governance. This position offers strong visibility and the opportunity to shape data risk practices across the bank.

Key Accountabilities
  • 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.


Education & Experience

Required
  • 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.

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


Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll work in a collaborative environment that values integrity, accountability, and thoughtful risk management. You'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, influence enterprise-wide practices, and help strengthen the bank's risk culture.

Apply today to make an impact.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.
  • 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.


$99,120.00 - $169,920.00 per year

About Associated Bank

Associated Bank is a regional bank that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The bank offers personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance services, and operates more than 200 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Associated Bank was founded in 1861 and has a long history of serving its communities and customers. The bank is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with its customers.
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Size
4,900 employees
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Founded
1874

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