Governance Risk Compliance Lead

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Our client a global investment firm is seeking a Governance Risk Compliance Lead to join their team in New York NY!

• Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of the firms Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) strategy and framework.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify assess and mitigate strategic operational and IT-related risks.
• Manage compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations standards and internal policies (e.g. SEC Client GDPR SOC 2).
• Maintain risk registers perform risk assessments and develop mitigation plans across departments.
• Develop and maintain documentation for internal controls policies and procedures.
• Oversee audits regulatory reviews and third-party assessments; coordinate responses and remediation efforts.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a risk-conscious and compliant culture.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the firms operations and systems.
• Evaluate GRC tools and technology solutions that improve monitoring reporting and incident management.

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Information Systems Law or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in governance risk management and compliance roles.
• Deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies internal control frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST SOX).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulated environment.

• Prior experience at an investment firm or within the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with investment operations trading systems data governance or cybersecurity risk in a financial context.
• Certifications such as CISA CISSP CRISC or CIPM.