Global Data Risk Expert Lead

About the Position

Global Data Risk Expert Lead @ING Hubs Romania

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Data Risk Expert Lead to join our team at ING Hubs Romania. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effective management of data risk across the organization.

Responsibilities

As the Global Data Risk Expert Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Bank-wide RCSA (GDM Control Standards, Data Protection, AI/Ethics)

  • Lead and coordinate the end-to-end RCSA process across all GDM Control Standards, Data Protection, and AI/Ethics.
  • Drive kick-off, methodology, and instructions for stakeholders and ensure follow-up on identified risks and issues.
  • Consolidate and deliver reporting and insights.
  • Define and monitor risk responses and mitigation actions.
  • Align with 2nd Line Data Risk on reporting of 1st Line risks and issues (MT, Data Risk Committee, BNFRC).
  • Co-develop and maintain the Data Management risk appetite statement (in collaboration with 2LoD).

• KCM Approach & Planning

  • Define scope and approach for Key Control Monitoring (KCM) across all 3 GDM Control Standards (ToD/ToE).
  • Provide oversight on annual KCM planning, coordination, and timelines.
  • Ensure alignment with NFR procedures and required testing timelines.
  • Align with ODCR on resource allocation and delivery planning.
  • Maintain and oversee control implementation tracking (KCT, Attestations, Continuous Monitoring).

• KRIs (Key Risk Indicators)

  • Define and maintain data-related KRIs aligned with risk framework.
  • Own and coordinate KRI reporting (via iRisk).
  • Monitor threshold breaches and risk signals.
  • Assess impact of data risk exposure.
  • Provide management reporting (MT) on risk exposure and progress.
  • Align with 2nd Line Data Risk (policy owner) on KRI definitions and reporting.

• iRisk (MIA & CAS Items)

  • Provide end-to-end oversight of iRisk items (global and local).
  • Monitor and follow up on remediation actions and progress.
  • Register and track waivers and deviations.
  • Ensure alignment with risk issue owners and CAS teams.
  • Drive closure of iRisk issues (including: Preparation of closure memos and Collection and validation of supporting evidence).

• Data Ethics

  • Establish and oversee data ethics governance.
  • Safeguard ethical use of data across the lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with data ethics principles and regulations.
  • Drive data ethics risk identification and mitigation.
  • Oversee data ethics committees and decision-making.
  • Define and monitor data ethics metrics (KRIs/KPIs).
  • Enable data ethics awareness and culture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory reporting, audit, or control design, ideally in banking.
• Strong knowledge of data management, ethics, reporting control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with control standard implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in process optimization, automation, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Ability to explain complex issues in a clear, compelling way to gain buy-in.
• Master degree in relevant field.
• Excellent level of English.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Be part of a global organization with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of over 2000 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals. We provide borderless services with bank-wide capabilities and operate from two locations: Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work. We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time.

Apply now and join our team to make a significant impact on our data risk management capabilities.