Job Description
Job Description
Permanent position for Manager of Infrastructure Governance, Risk and Controls for Global Financial Firm onsite 3 days NYC
Salary Range : $160k to $190k
No Sponsorship Available
Must have experience working in a financial or banking environment. You must be a proven, motivated leader capable of managing a team, engaging with senior executives, and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships, especially during periods of change.
The role is to lead Infrastructure Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. The focus is to transform the GRC function to become more proactive, efficient, and an enabler of audit responses. The focus will be on enhancing proactive risk management capabilities and ensuring that audit responses are streamlined and integrated into business-as-usual (BAU) processes. Solid understanding of technology and the ability to communicate in technical terms with 7-10+ years of experience.
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership and Management :
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Infrastructure GRC team
- Foster a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement within the team
- Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities
Proactive Risk Management :
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address emerging risks and vulnerabilitiesEstablish and maintain robust risk assessment and monitoring processesAudit Response Enablement :
Transform the GRC team's approach to audit responses, making them more efficient and integrated into BAU activitiesWork closely with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate responsesDevelop and implement processes and tools that streamline audit preparation and executionGovernance and Compliance :
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policiesOversee the development and maintenance of GRC policies, procedures, and documentationManage items such as self-identified issues and risk acceptances, with a goal of achieving zero extensionsMonitor and report on the effectiveness of GRC controls and initiativesStakeholder Engagement :
Serve as a key point of contact for GRC-related matters within the organizationCollaborate with senior leadership, business units, and other stakeholders to align GRC activities with business objectivesAct as an embedded manager, with a dotted line to our larger IT GRC team, ensuring cohesive and aligned effortsQualifications :
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in GRC, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership roleStrong understanding of infrastructure services and financial industry regulationsRelevant certifications such as CISM, CRISC, or CISSP requiredProven track record of developing and implementing proactive risk management strategies