Data Risk Program Manager - Chief Risk Office

Details

Bloomberg’s Chief Risk Office (CRO) supports businesses and operations globally by identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with delivering financial data, analytics, and news.

The CRO Data Risk Program ensures that enterprise data is appropriately governed, protected, and managed throughout its lifecycle, minimizing risk while enabling trusted and responsible data use.

This role will help build and scale Bloomberg’s enterprise data risk management capabilities. Initially, the position will operate in a hybrid capacity across the first and second lines of defense, partnering with engineering, data, and product teams to establish foundational data governance capabilities. As the program matures, the role will transition toward a dedicated second-line-of-defense function focused on governance, oversight, and independent challenge.

The CRO Data Risk team provides enterprise oversight across Data Inventory, Data Classification, Data Discovery, Metadata Management, and Data Lineage.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and execution of key workstreams within the CRO Data Risk Program.
• Partner with Engineering, Data, Product, CISO, CTO, and Legal & Compliance teams to define and implement data governance and data risk capabilities.
• Establish and maintain data risk management frameworks, standards, and controls aligned with business and regulatory expectations.
• Support and guide implementation of data classification, data discovery, metadata management, and data lineage capabilities.
• Provide oversight and challenge to first-line teams as capabilities mature, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Identify capability gaps and prioritize enhancements based on risk, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Develop and deliver metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure program adoption, control effectiveness, and maturity, including data classification coverage, lineage completeness, and policy adherence.
• Monitor and assess data risk posture and control effectiveness, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Operational Resilience, Privacy, and Compliance partners to translate regulatory expectations into practical data controls and capabilities.
• Contribute to data risk training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data governance and data risk management practices.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or data risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience working across technology, data, risk, privacy, or compliance functions.
• Hands-on experience implementing or supporting data governance capabilities, such as data classification, metadata management, data lineage, or data discovery.
• Understanding of data risk concepts, including data protection, regulatory expectations, and control design.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with data governance or data management tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, or Varonis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and SaaS-based data ecosystems.
• Experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating across a global organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as DCAM, DAMA, PMP, or CSM.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection or similar tooling.

Benefits

Benefits may include merit increases, incentive compensation for exempt roles, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) matching, life insurance, and wellness programs.