Hiring: Corporate Vice President - Data Risk & Governance Lead Company: New York Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:15:49 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Databricks, GCP, Redshift, Risk Management About the job Experience: •10+ years in data governance, data management, or risk oversight Required Skills: •New York Life is seeking a strategic leader to serve as the Enterprise Data Governance Oversight Lead within Risk Management. This role sits at the center of the firm’s continued evolution into a more data-driven organization, partnering with senior stakeholders to elevate how data is governed, managed, and leveraged across the enterprise. •Provide independent oversight and thoughtful challenge of enterprise data governance strategy, framework, and execution •Assess the effectiveness of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across the enterprise •Lead independent assessments and validation activities to evaluate data governance frameworks, controls, and practices •Evaluate data quality, controls, and issue management practices, identifying opportunities to strengthen outcomes •Oversee data risk identification and reporting, ensuring meaningful insights are surfaced to leadership •Guide alignment with regulatory and policy expectations (privacy, retention, data use), balancing rigor with practical business needs •Partner with first line teams to shape strategy and improve governance maturity, without directly owning execution Qualifications: •Knowledge of relevant frameworks and regulations, including DCAM, AI governance, data privacy, and data management regulatory expectations preferred •Demonstrated capacity to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders •Insurance, financial services or regulated industry experience preferred •Operational familiarity with AWS/GCP cloud stack, incl. Data Platforms (like DataBricks, RedShift etc). and Data Governance tools (like Atlan, Anomalo etc.) •Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. •At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!