Risk Management Lead Jobs in New York
Risk Management Lead jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and large-scale infrastructure, with demand at every level from emerging risk professionals to senior program owners. Most hiring is centered in New York City, with additional activity in Buffalo and Albany, where institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital maintain substantial risk management functions. The most sought-after specialties in New York are operational risk, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID
94028
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Data Protection & Data Risk Management Lead plays a key role in advancing New York Life’s data governance, data protection & data risk management initiatives. This hands-on engineering team leader role focuses on the design, development and execution of NYL’s data protection & data risk management/mitigation strategy, platforms & frameworks.
This position would lead a team of data governance analysts and engineers and collaborate with product managers, technology teams, data owners/stewards from the business, data security team, risk, legal & compliance to deliver capabilities like data scanning for PII/PHI detection, data protection using tokenization/masking and data risk measurement, monitoring and mitigation, using platforms such as Atlan, DataBricks, Anomalo, Securiti.ai & other DSPM tools etc.
The key business outcomes that this position will drive are:
- Engineering solution development for compliance with relevant regulatory data protection guidelines for our democratized enterprise data lakes
- Roll-out of data risk taxonomy and risk measurement/reporting framework to ensuring data risks are appropriately measured & mitigated.
What You’ll Do:
- Define and drive the data protection strategy for NYL’s democratized enterprise data lakes in AWS (RedShift, DataBricks) & GCP (BigQuery, PostgreSQL), for both structured & unstructured data.
- Lead the design and implementation of data protection algorithms, platforms, processes & workflows.
- Collaborate with business data owners, stewards, data product managers, SMEs from Risk & Compliance, and data engineers to drive alignment on data protection goals and adoption of data protection tools and processes.
- Monitor deviations and follow-up on remediations
- Define a framework for measuring, monitoring and reporting of enterprise-wide Data Risk. Deliver a Data Risk mitigation program to ensure data risks are within control.
- Drive social events like roadshows, lunch and learns, training sessions, user enablement/onboarding sessions.
- As the Product Owner, participate in and lead the Agile ceremonies by owning the product backlog, managing the deliveries and soliciting/acting on customer feedback.
What You’ll Bring:
- 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in a data protection or data engineering function, as hands-on leader.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong understanding of data protection frameworks, tagging, data risk measurement and metadata management concepts, for both structured & unstructured data.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into governance policies, standards, and workflows.
- Product owner / product management skills to drive user engagement & product adoption.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and experience working across business and technical teams.
- Familiarity with data warehousing, SQL, data analysis and data modeling concepts.
Required Skills:
- Hands-on experience with data protection tools – prior experience with leading rollouts for data protection routines for PII/PHI structured & unstructured data with be a stand-out skill.
- Familiarity with data catalog, quality and observability tools.
- Experience applying data protection frameworks, PII/PHI scanning & remediation and data risk measurement & reporting processes.
- Working in Agile environments as a Product Owner, using Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience with DSPM initiatives will be a stand-out skill.
- Exposure to the AWS/GCP cloud stack, DataBricks, Atlan & Anomalo
- Exposure to AI-enabled data protection accelerators, metadata management etc.
- Experience driving/supporting data warehousing, data modernization or cloud migration initiatives in enterprise settings.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $147,500-$211,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
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.
Company Overview
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.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94028
Requisition ID
94028
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Data Protection & Data Risk Management Lead plays a key role in advancing New York Life’s data governance, data protection & data risk management initiatives. This hands-on engineering team leader role focuses on the design, development and execution of NYL’s data protection & data risk management/mitigation strategy, platforms & frameworks.
This position would lead a team of data governance analysts and engineers and collaborate with product managers, technology teams, data owners/stewards from the business, data security team, risk, legal & compliance to deliver capabilities like data scanning for PII/PHI detection, data protection using tokenization/masking and data risk measurement, monitoring and mitigation, using platforms such as Atlan, DataBricks, Anomalo, Securiti.ai & other DSPM tools etc.
The key business outcomes that this position will drive are:
- Engineering solution development for compliance with relevant regulatory data protection guidelines for our democratized enterprise data lakes
- Roll-out of data risk taxonomy and risk measurement/reporting framework to ensuring data risks are appropriately measured & mitigated.
What You’ll Do:
- Define and drive the data protection strategy for NYL’s democratized enterprise data lakes in AWS (RedShift, DataBricks) & GCP (BigQuery, PostgreSQL), for both structured & unstructured data.
- Lead the design and implementation of data protection algorithms, platforms, processes & workflows.
- Collaborate with business data owners, stewards, data product managers, SMEs from Risk & Compliance, and data engineers to drive alignment on data protection goals and adoption of data protection tools and processes.
- Monitor deviations and follow-up on remediations
- Define a framework for measuring, monitoring and reporting of enterprise-wide Data Risk. Deliver a Data Risk mitigation program to ensure data risks are within control.
- Drive social events like roadshows, lunch and learns, training sessions, user enablement/onboarding sessions.
- As the Product Owner, participate in and lead the Agile ceremonies by owning the product backlog, managing the deliveries and soliciting/acting on customer feedback.
What You’ll Bring:
- 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in a data protection or data engineering function, as hands-on leader.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong understanding of data protection frameworks, tagging, data risk measurement and metadata management concepts, for both structured & unstructured data.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into governance policies, standards, and workflows.
- Product owner / product management skills to drive user engagement & product adoption.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and experience working across business and technical teams.
- Familiarity with data warehousing, SQL, data analysis and data modeling concepts.
Required Skills:
- Hands-on experience with data protection tools – prior experience with leading rollouts for data protection routines for PII/PHI structured & unstructured data with be a stand-out skill.
- Familiarity with data catalog, quality and observability tools.
- Experience applying data protection frameworks, PII/PHI scanning & remediation and data risk measurement & reporting processes.
- Working in Agile environments as a Product Owner, using Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience with DSPM initiatives will be a stand-out skill.
- Exposure to the AWS/GCP cloud stack, DataBricks, Atlan & Anomalo
- Exposure to AI-enabled data protection accelerators, metadata management etc.
- Experience driving/supporting data warehousing, data modernization or cloud migration initiatives in enterprise settings.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $147,500-$211,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
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.
Company Overview
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.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94028
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Risk Management Lead Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Citi6
- JPMorganChase3
- New York Life3
- Aon2
- Bloomberg2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance8
- Investment & Asset Management8
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Technology & Software7
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management lead jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field required by most New York employers
- Professional certification such as FRM, PRM, or CRISC strongly preferred in New York listings
- Five or more years of risk management experience in financial services or a regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional risk assessments and present findings to senior leadership
- Proficiency with GRC platforms, risk modeling tools, or enterprise risk management frameworks
- Knowledge of New York State Department of Financial Services regulations and federal compliance standards
Risk Management Lead Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a risk management lead in New York?
Most risk management leads in New York start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a quantitative field, then build several years of experience in risk analysis or compliance. New York does not require a state-issued license for this role, but certifications like the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) carry significant weight with New York financial services and insurance employers. Familiarity with New York State Department of Financial Services guidance accelerates advancement.
How much do risk management leads make in New York?
Risk management leads in New York earn a median of about $136,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,550 for the lowest 10% to over $220,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire risk management leads in New York?
Employers hiring risk management leads in New York right now include Citi, JPMorganChase, and New York Life, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of global banks, insurance carriers, and large healthcare systems means demand is consistent throughout the year, particularly among firms navigating regulatory requirements tied to the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Which New York cities have the most risk management lead jobs?
The cities with the most risk management lead openings in New York are New York, Buffalo, and Getzville. New York City dominates because it is home to the headquarters and major operations of the country's largest financial institutions, insurance companies, and hospital networks, while Buffalo and Albany generate steady openings through regional bank operations, state agency risk functions, and large healthcare organizations anchored in those metros.
Are there remote risk management lead jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, since risk management leads work primarily with data, reports, and cross-functional teams rather than on-site operations. About 23% of risk management lead openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting employer flexibility built up across the financial and professional services sectors. The most remote-compatible parts of the role include policy development, reporting, and vendor risk review, while regulatory liaison work and board presentations tend to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a risk management lead in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a risk analyst or compliance associate role at a New York financial services firm, insurance company, or large healthcare system, then building toward a lead title over several years. Major New York employers including large banks and hospital networks run rotational analyst programs and associate-level risk pathways designed for candidates without direct lead experience. Earning the FRM designation or completing a graduate certificate in risk management from a New York university strengthens an application considerably when experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to risk management lead jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to risk management lead jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to New York employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each position through the listing.
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