Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Experts

eTeam; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Expert to join their team in Jersey City, NJ. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain GRC frameworks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of accountability. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills along with a background in risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in GRC, risk management, audit, or compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage GRC policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Perform risk assessments and internal audits to evaluate controls' effectiveness.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Compliance

Audit

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP)

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow GRC

LogicGate

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining GRC frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulatory and industry standards. The role also includes assessing risks, improving internal controls, and promoting a culture of compliance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and manage GRC policies, procedures, and frameworks.

Perform risk assessments and internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls.

Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).

Partner with internal departments (Legal, IT, Security, Finance, etc.) to align GRC strategies across the organization.

Maintain and support GRC platforms / tools to streamline processes and reporting.

Prepare risk and compliance reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Educate staff on compliance requirements through training and awareness programs.

Support incident response and remediation efforts related to compliance breaches or audit findings.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in business, Information Security, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CGEIT) a plus.

3-10 years of experience in GRC, risk management, audit, or compliance roles.

Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks.

Experience with GRC tools such as Archer, ServiceNow GRC, LogicGate, or similar platforms.

Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Preferred Skills :

Familiarity with cybersecurity risk and controls.

Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or manufacturing.

Working knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) principles

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