HR Data Intelligence & Risk Analytics Associate Director

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:   Being a member of HR Governance, the HR Data Intelligence & Risk Analytics Associate Director will leverage advanced data analytics and automation to enhance HR control testing, risk identification, and data integrity. This role involves developing tools and protocols to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate with stakeholders on automated controls, maintain thorough documentation, and drive HR's data capabilities through research and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The HR Governance team acts as the Embedded Risk Manager, evaluating the inherent risk and control environment across HR, as well as the impact of HR processes on the overall enterprise.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced data analytics and automation techniques to enable continuous control testing, enhance issue detection, and strengthen HR’s internal control framework.
• Extract and analyze diverse data types (e.g., structured, unstructured, hierarchical, etc.) from multiple systems (e.g., relational databases, system logs, SharePoint, etc.) to produce risk-informed insights and support control effectiveness assessments.
• Develop queries and analytical tools to improve efficiency in risk identification, support control monitoring, and facilitate timely escalation of emerging issues.
• Design and implement routine data validation protocols to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of outputs used in audit readiness and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate business requirements for automated control testing, ensuring alignment with governance objectives and providing regular progress updates.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all work products to support audit traceability, control transparency, and knowledge continuity.
• Contribute to the evolution of HR’s data capabilities by:
  • Researching and evaluating innovative data analysis methods and technologies that enhance risk oversight.
  • Supporting the development of data literacy and governance awareness across HR through structured learning sessions (e.g., teach-backs, lunch & learns, roadshows, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with data analysis, automated testing, and reporting
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools effectively
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Experience using data analysis and reporting automation tools
• Working knowledge of data science and machine learning principles and technologies (e.g. Python, R, KNIME, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate findings from data and research to non-technical individuals at all levels
• Effective challenge mentality
• Experience in audit, risk management, or compliance is a plus

 The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, a