[27 / 10 / 2025] Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead

The GRC Lead will be responsible for overseeing the governance, risk management, and compliance functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Governance & Leadership
• Lead the design, execution, and maturation of the organization’s comprehensive GRC strategy, encompassing policy governance, risk management frameworks, compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own the governance structure including policy lifecycle management, control frameworks, and compliance awareness programs.
• Align GRC objectives with business goals and regulatory mandates through close collaboration with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development support to GRC analysts and related teams.
• Risk Management & Compliance Oversight
• Direct risk identification, assessment, mitigation strategies, and control effectiveness reviews across the enterprise.
• Oversee compliance operations including audit management, regulatory assessments, and compliance reporting to ensure adherence to global standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2).
• Champion risk appetite definition and risk tolerance monitoring aligned with organizational priorities.
• Process Improvement & Tooling
• Guide selection, deployment, and optimization of GRC tools and platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC) to enable scalable risk and compliance management.
• Drive automation efforts to improve risk intelligence, compliance tracking, and reporting accuracy.
• Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and risk visibility.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Serve as the primary liaison for GRC matters across IT, Security, Legal, Compliance, and Business units.
• Translate complex risk and compliance information into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership and technical teams.
• Lead training, awareness programs, and communication efforts to embed a culture of governance and risk mindfulness.
• Engage with external partners, auditors, and regulators for GRC-related assessments and benchmarking.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Preferred Skills