GRC Trainer (Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance Practice)

Thelix Holdings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelMindCyber Institute is seeking an experienced Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional to lead the design, development, and delivery of practical, enterprise-focused training programs.

This role targets practitioners with hands-on governance, risk management, compliance, audit, or regulatory implementation experience who can translate real-world expertise into structured learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Regulatory Programs.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, SOC 2 and other enterprise control frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into business context and engage across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical GRC training programs aligned with enterprise environments.
• Develop structured learning materials including case studies and simulations.
• Facilitate live classes, workshops, mentoring sessions, and guided learning experiences.
• Mentor learners through practical implementation challenges and professional development.

Job description

Job Title

GRC Trainer (Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance Practice)

Specialization

ServiceNow | ISO 27001 | NIST Frameworks

Employment Type

Full-Time | Remote

About ExcelMindCyber Institute

ExcelMindCyber Institute is dedicated to bridging the gap between cybersecurity knowledge and practical execution.

Our learning model is built around developing professionals who can operate effectively in real environments, not just understand frameworks conceptually. We emphasize implementation, operational realities, regulatory expectations, and industry application across our programs.

Within our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice, we prepare professionals to understand how governance structures, controls, risk programs, and compliance requirements function within organizations and how they are implemented, assessed, and sustained.

Role Overview

ExcelMindCyber Institute is seeking an experienced Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional to lead the design, development, and delivery of practical, enterprise-focused training programs.

This role is ideal for a practitioner with hands-on experience in governance, risk management, compliance, audit, or regulatory implementation who can translate real‑world expertise into structured learning experiences.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing industry‑ready professionals by delivering training grounded in operational realities, implementation challenges, and enterprise best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Training Design & Delivery

• Design and deliver practical GRC training programs aligned with enterprise environments and industry expectations
• Develop structured learning materials including case studies, simulations, practical exercises, and implementation scenarios
• Facilitate live classes, workshops, mentoring sessions, and guided learning experiences
• Create learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical application rather than theoretical understanding alone

Curriculum Development

• Continuously review and enhance training content to reflect evolving frameworks, regulations, threats, and industry practices
• Integrate real implementation scenarios and operational case studies into course delivery
• Develop assessment methods that evaluate practical competency and applied understanding

Learner Development & Mentorship

• Mentor learners through practical implementation challenges and professional development journeys
• Support participants in understanding enterprise governance structures, risk management approaches, compliance programs, and audit expectations
• Provide guidance on translating framework requirements into operational implementation

Required Experience

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Information Security Governance, or Regulatory Programs
• Proven experience implementing, managing, auditing, or assessing frameworks such as:
• ISO/IEC 27001
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• NIST RMF
• SOC 2
• Other enterprise control frameworks and compliance programs
• Strong understanding of framework implementation within operational and organizational environments
• Experience conducting control assessments, compliance reviews, risk assessments, gap analyses, or audit activities
• Ability to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders and translate complex requirements into business context

Technical & Platform Requirements

• Strong working experience with GRC platforms, with emphasis on ServiceNow GRC / Integrated Risk Management (IRM)
• Experience with additional platforms such as RSA Archer, LogicGate, MetricStream, or equivalent solutions is advantageous
• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud governance concepts is beneficial
• Familiarity with regulatory controls, governance workflows, risk registers, control mapping, and compliance lifecycle processes

Training & Communication Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to simplify and communicate complex GRC concepts effectively
• Prior experience delivering training, workshops, mentoring, or knowledge transfer initiatives
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Structured thinking with the ability to connect governance principles to operational implementation

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly Preferred

• CISSP
• CISA

Additional Advantage

• CISM
• CRISC
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor certifications

Why This Role Matters

The quality of training delivered through this role directly influences how future GRC professionals perform within organizations.

This position provides an opportunity to shape capable professionals who understand not only compliance requirements, but also implementation realities, governance challenges, and enterprise expectations, enabling them to contribute effectively in real-world environments.