Data & Information Risk Lead

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

What you’ll do:

• Strategic Alignment – Translate enterprise-wide data risk policies into actionable programs in partnership with the Data & Information Risk Officer (DIRO). 
• Framework and Culture Development – Lead the development and maintenance of Data & Information Risk Management framework aligning it with operational risk and data governance frameworks. Be an ambassador for Data and Information Risk management, embedding a culture where proactive management of Data and Information Risk is an enabler for the Enterprise rather than barrier. 
• Policy and Controls Support – Support the design and maintenance of data risk framework, policies, standards and perform effectiveness assessments of data controls, including key metrics aligned to the enterprise’s risk appetite. 
• Risk Assessment and Remediation – Design, socialise and maintain the data risk assessment process, which will be conducted periodically by collaborating with business units to identify data and information risks, gaps and relevant remediation measures. Co-ordinate and monitor the remediation of Data and Information Risks in collaboration with Data and Information Risk Officers and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Monitoring and Reporting of Data & Information Risks – Produce regular and ad-hoc reports such as but not limited to Data Risk Scorecards, Risk Dashboards for data risk exposure, Risk issues and incident tracking, metrics and trends for DIRO & Executive Audiences. 
• Stakeholder Management – Act as coordination ‘point person on the ground’, working closely with the Data & Information Risk Officers (DIROs), ensuring daily execution of risk activities. Build strong relationships with and work collaboratively with Data Stewards, Data Owners, System/App Owners to investigate and respond to events affecting data risk. 
• Data Risk Forums & Governance – Prepare materials for relevant Governance forums and committees, including but not limited to Data & information Governance Councils and forums, coordinate data risk reviews, and targeted thematic reviews. 

What you’ll bring:

• Relationship Builder – able to build strong relationships quickly and cut through complexity with key partners to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. Experience working with teams across Business Domain Areas, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Data Stewards/Owners. 
• Programmatic Excellence – proven background in program management for data-centric initiatives, utilising both agile and non-agile delivery practices. Proficient in running and supporting executive steering groups and senior governance forums. 
• Results Driven Track Record – Hands-on experience in managing data risk, data governance, enterprise risk, and compliance, supported by a demonstrated track record in regulated environments
• Technical Expertise - strong knowledge of data and information risk categories, proficient in developing enterprise risk management frameworks, solid understanding of data & information governance disciplines and awareness of EU and UK regulatory and compliance frameworks requirements and their intersection with data & information risk. 
• Independent Operator - proven experience in autonomously implementing new risk management processes, tools and assessment frameworks while influencing senior stakeholders and coordinating across multiple business units. 
• Comfortable in Matrix Structure – able to operate in complex organisations with matrix reporting and working structures. Comfortable working in environments with both hard and dotted reporting lines whilst successfully executing against set objectives. 
• Exposure to Senior Governance Forums – demonstrated prior experience preparing or presenting to internal/external governance forums and senior executives in complex enterprises. 

Team overview:

We’re Sky, Europe’s biggest entertainment brand. Think top-quality shows. Breaking news. Must-have tech. Careers here mean you can make an impact. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy plenty of benefits. Plus, experiences you’ll only find at Sky. Sky Data brings a wealth of data and analytics capabilities into one place, building expertise and capability that supports our Sky and OTT businesses across Europe to keep data safe, trusted and usable. We partner with teams across the business to create innovative data products that improve Sky and bring value to our customers. We’re on a mission to bring customers more of what they love by unlocking the power of data, and we’re made up of amazing people based in London, Scotland, Milan, Munich, and Chennai. Our mission is expanding so that we can unlock further value from unstructured data while managing the new data and information risks presented by AI. 

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Livingston Watermark House: 

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

Or

Osterley: 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.