Data Risk Manager

Job#: 3024582

Job Description:

Data Risk Manager

Location: Plano, Texas (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 8 Months

Role Overview

This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in third-party data transmission risk management, contract analysis, process reviews, advanced data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The role involves driving the review of current data transmissions to identify and execute opportunities to reduce risks associated with data shared with third parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive reviews of current data transmissions with internal units, technology leaders, and risk partners to mitigate data sharing risks.
• Create and maintain a master data file to track mitigation options and attributes for review.
• Work with internal partners to assess options for mitigating risks when sharing data with third parties.
• Collect data from horizontal partners and control functions.
• Socialize findings and recommendations with key stakeholders and executives.
• Escalate outcomes of risk reviews and recommendations to the appropriate risk routines.
• Develop support materials, including quick reference guides, escalation templates, and reporting dashboards.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in third-party risk management, contract review, process reviews, advanced data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in developing and executing monitoring and oversight programs.
• Project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for various audiences, including senior executives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau.
• Background in Risk Management or Audit.
• Experience in problem-solving methodologies such as Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or Lean.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaboration and partnering skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Comfort with analyzing and simplifying complex problems in ambiguous situations.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to perform work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to coordinate and drive the execution of priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated increasing levels of accountability and ownership.

Work Environment

This role requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite, beginning on day one.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.