Data Center Risk Associate

Who You Are:

The Risk Associate will play a key role in coordinating across data center disciplines to identify, assess, report, and mitigate risks across the full lifecycle of data center assets. This role requires a holistic understanding of the range of risks that may arise across disciplines of a large data center business including procurement, construction, operations, finance and the ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure resilient, compliant, and efficient project delivery and operations. 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead lifecycle risk management across data center projects, identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks from site selection through operations while maintaining up-to-date risk registers and embedding best practices across teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with development, construction, engineering, finance, and operations to proactively identify and address risks early in project planning and execution.
• Evaluate and manage risks across pre-construction, procurement, and construction phases, including site, permitting, supply chain, contractor performance, schedule, and cost exposures.
• Support operational risk management for live environments, including uptime, security, infrastructure reliability, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning.
• Assist with insurance placement, claims, and compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, NIST) and supporting audits across lifecycle phases.
• Analyze financial and market risks in collaboration with finance, including budgeting considerations and risk mitigation strategies such as hedging.
• Produce risk reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership while driving continuous improvement of risk frameworks, tools, and long-term mitigation strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in risk, project management, construction, infrastructure, or operations (data center or mission-critical environment preferred)
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST, ISO 31000)
• Basic understanding of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, redundancy) and development lifecycle
• Highly entrepreneurial spirit – ability to operate with minimal guidance and a strong ownership mindset to deliver results
• Deep working knowledge of financial, technology, and infrastructure risks
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; able to translate complex operational risks into succinct data points for decision-makers

Bonus Points

• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or real estate development projects
• Knowledge of construction risk, contract risk, and vendor management
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, or NIST
• Relevant certifications: CRISC, CISSP, CRMP, CERP, or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools
• Ability to synthesize technical, financial, and operational information into clear risk insights
• Demonstrated success in building an enterprise risk management function, ideally in a high-growth, regulated environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus

• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (14)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary depending on location.

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