Position : Risk Management Consultant (Freelance / Contract)
Location : Remote / Client Site (as required)
Industry Focus : BFSI, Healthcare, FinTech, and Enterprise Clients
Engagement Type : Consulting / Project-based
We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Consultant with strong expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and NIST 800-53 controls . The consultant will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring enterprise risk management strategies to ensure compliance, security resilience, and alignment with business objectives.
1. Risk Planning & Strategy
- Develop and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks aligned with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 31000, and regulatory requirements.
- Define risk appetite and tolerance in collaboration with executive leadership.
- Create risk management roadmaps, timelines, and policies .
2. Risk Assessment & Analysis
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and gap analyses (cybersecurity, compliance, operational).Maintain and update risk registers, heat maps, and mitigation strategies .Perform Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and threat modeling exercises.3. Control Implementation & Compliance
Map organizational controls to NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS and other regulatory frameworks.Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) , POA&Ms , and compliance documentation.Support internal / external audits and provide evidence for regulatory assessments.4. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Assist in GRC tool implementation and automation of compliance monitoring.Provide governance structures, policies, and processes for effective risk management.Conduct vendor risk management assessments and third-party compliance reviews.5. Monitoring, Reporting & Training
Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) .Deliver executive dashboards, board reports, and compliance scorecards .Conduct risk awareness training, tabletop exercises, and incident simulations .Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in Risk Management, GRC, or Cybersecurity Compliance Consulting .Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and regulatory frameworks .Experience with risk assessment methodologies, BIA, and threat modeling .Ability to draft and implement policies, frameworks, and compliance documentation.Familiarity with GRC tools (RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream, or similar).Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills.Relevant certifications preferred : CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, ISO 27001 LA / LI .Engagement Benefits
Work on projects with global clients in BFSI, Healthcare, and FinTech sectors .Flexible remote or hybrid work model .Opportunity to provide end-to-end consulting from strategy planning to execution.Feel free to write on [HIDDEN TEXT]
Skills Required
Pci Dss, Iso 27001, Hipaa