Data Center Risk Associate

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle risk management across data center projects, identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks from site selection through operations
• Partner cross-functionally with development, construction, engineering, finance, and operations to address risks early in project planning
• Evaluate risks across pre-construction, procurement, and construction phases, including site, permitting, supply chain, and cost exposures
• Support operational risk management for live environments, including uptime, security, and business continuity planning
• Assist with insurance placement, claims, and compliance efforts aligned with regulatory standards
• Analyze financial and market risks in collaboration with finance teams
• Produce risk reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in risk, project management, construction, infrastructure, or operations
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as COSO, NIST, or ISO 31000
• Basic understanding of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and redundancy
• Deep working knowledge of financial, technology, and infrastructure risks
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 like CRISC, CISSP, CRMP, or CERP
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools

About the Company

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.