Information Security Risk Compliance Manager
New York, United States | Posted on 09/26/2025
Job Title: Information Security Risk Compliance Manager
Location-NYC, NY
Descrption
Seeks anInformation Security Risk Compliance Manager who will have the responsibilityfor several functions associated with IT security – from ensuring the security ofsoftware to selecting and/or constructing and deploying broader networksecurity systems.
Scope of Work
Objectives:
The InformationSecurity Risk Compliance Manager oversees the organization's efforts in
- Compliancemanagement,
- Securityawareness and training,
- Securityaudits and assessments, reporting and communication, continualimprovement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Theirrole is to ensure that the organization's systems, networks, and processesare secure, compliant with regulations and standards, and aligned withorganizational goals and objectives.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Conductrisk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to theorganization.
- Developand implement risk management strategies and policies to mitigateidentified risks.
- Monitorand evaluate risk exposure across various departments and business units.
- Coordinatewith stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements andindustry standards.
- Communicaterisk management strategies and findings to senior management and relevantstakeholders.
- Leadthe development and maintenance of the organization's risk register andrisk management framework.
- Provideguidance and support to departments and teams in implementing riskmitigation measures.
- Conducttraining and awareness programs on risk management principles andpractices.
- Continuouslymonitor and review the effectiveness of risk management strategies andadjust as necessary.
- Stayupdated on emerging risks and industry trends to proactively addresspotential threats to the organization.
- Maintainand enhance the company-wide security awareness program.
- Takeownership of establishing and enforcing security standards both within theteam and across the organization. Work proactively and collaboratively toachieve change management and buy-in.
- ComplianceManagement: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, andframeworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, etc., by establishing andmaintaining appropriate controls and processes.
- RiskMitigation: Develop and oversee risk mitigation strategies and controls toaddress identified security risks, including implementing technicalcontrols, security best practices, and security awareness trainingprograms.
- IncidentResponse: Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures toeffectively respond to and manage security incidents, including databreaches, cyberattacks, and security breaches.
- VendorRisk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with third-partyvendors and service providers, including evaluating their securityposture, conducting due diligence assessments, and ensuring contractual compliance.
- Cross-functionalcollaboration: Collaborate with IT teams, legal, HR, compliance, and otherdepartments to ensure a holistic approach to information security riskmanagement and compliance.
- ContinualImprovement: Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and regulatorychanges to ensure that the organization's information security risk andcompliance programs remain up-todate and effective.
PreferredSkills:
- Excellentverbal and written communication skills.
- Abilityto work both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledgeof Networking (Firewall, Networking Protocols);
- Workingknowledge Frameworks
- Workingknowledge of Information Security Domains