GRC & IT Assurance Lead — Compliance, Audit & Readiness

Quintall; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 191,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced MO IS Compliance & Assurance Lead to guide governance, risk, audit, and compliance activities. You will coordinate audits, ensure regulatory readiness, and provide independent oversight across governance initiatives in a global, hybrid work environment.

Role requires leading assurance programs, reporting to senior leadership, and collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Core IS, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance and risk management across Motion IS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Risk Management, Audit, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in IT Governance, Audit & Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Regulatory Compliance, or related disciplines.
• Extensive experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), including: IT General Controls (ITGC); Risk and Control Frameworks; Internal Controls Assessment; Audit Management and Assurance; Regulatory Compliance Programs & Remediation and Control Effectiveness Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead Internal and External Audit engagements across Motion IS, ensuring audit readiness and high-quality evidence management.
• Provide independent challenge and oversight regarding control design, operating effectiveness, remediation plans, and governance decisions.
• Drive sustainable closure of audit findings through robust validation and ongoing remediation actions.
• Develop executive-level assurance reporting and governance updates for senior leadership.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical audit findings, compliance concerns, and governance risks.

Skills

Audit coordination

Governance & Compliance

Regulatory readiness

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT / Information Security / Risk Management / Audit / Business Administration

Tools

COBIT

NIST

ISO 27001

ITIL

IIA Standards

Job description

ABB is seeking an experienced MO IS Compliance & Assurance Lead to guide governance, risk, audit, and compliance activities. You will coordinate audits, ensure regulatory readiness, and provide independent oversight across governance initiatives in a global, hybrid work environment.

Role requires leading assurance programs, reporting to senior leadership, and collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Core IS, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance and risk management across Motion IS.