Job Description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

This role provides independent oversight of data-related risks to ensure alignment with enterprise risk standards and regulatory expectations. You will evaluate and challenge how data risks are managed while guiding improvements to controls and governance. This position offers strong visibility and the opportunity to shape data risk practices across the bank.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide independent second line oversight of data risk, including data quality, governance, privacy, and usage.

• Evaluate and challenge the effectiveness of first line controls and risk mitigation activities.

• Partner with Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance, and Operational Risk teams to align oversight with risk appetite and regulations.

• Develop and maintain enterprise data risk processes, standards, and oversight methodologies.

• Monitor key data risk indicators, emerging risks, and issue remediation, escalating concerns as needed.

• Co-chair the enterprise Data Governance Committee to support effective program oversight.

• Co-lead responses to regulatory exams, internal audits, and risk reporting.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Information Management, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in risk management, data governance, or data risk oversight within financial services.

• 4+ years of experience evaluating complex data environments and constructively challenging control effectiveness.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Information Management, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience with data-related regulatory frameworks such as OCC, FFIEC, CCPA, or GDPR.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that values integrity, accountability, and thoughtful risk management. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, influence enterprise-wide practices, and help strengthen the bank’s risk culture.

Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

$99,120.00 - $169,920.00 per year