Manager, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

KPMG LLP; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance to join our Enterprise Security Services organization in the United States. You will lead risk assessments across technology, data, operations, and AI, translating complex findings into actionable insights for leadership to make risk-based decisions.

You will apply data risk management and LoD governance, evaluate controls, and collaborate with senior leaders to strengthen risk posture and controls across the firm.

Qualifications

• Five years of risk and compliance experience in a large professional services environment (physical and cyber security).
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required; relevant industry certifications preferred (CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP).
• Understanding of disparate compliance frameworks and risk management principles; ability to optimize operational risk.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical data and convey it to non-technical audiences.
• Understand business objectives and balance them against IT risks.
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment; ability to mentor others.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology, data, operations, AI, and cyber risk assessments; translate findings into actionable insights for leadership decisions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data risk management within the lines of defense with focus on data modeling, strategy, governance and controls.
• Evaluate and recommend controls to mitigate risk and drive a risk-aware culture; ensure alignment with firm policies and control standards.
• Analyze the impact of key risks and evolving operating landscape; define risk tradeoffs and provide leadership with optimization recommendations.
• Develop and maintain risk and control matrices (RCMs) and risk registers; manage end-to-end risk lifecycle.
• Build trust-based relationships with peers and senior leadership; collaborate with LoD partners for audits and risk measures.
• Uphold integrity and professionalism within a respectful work environment.

Skills

Risk management

Data modeling

Governance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP certifications

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology, data, operations, artificial intelligence (AI), and cyber risk assessments; translate complex findings into actionable insights to enable leadership to make informed, risk-based decisions
• Demonstrate deep proficiency in data risk management within the lines of defense (LoD) with a focus on data modeling, strategy, governance and management controls
• Evaluate and recommend controls to mitigate risk and drive a risk-aware culture; ensure all recommendations align with firm policies and control standards to maintain risk within an acceptable appetite
• Analyze the impact of key risks and the evolving operating landscape; define criteria for risk tradeoffs and provide recommendations to leadership to optimize the organization's risk posture
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk and control matrices (RCMs) and risk registers; manage the end-to-end risk lifecycle, including identification, evaluation, and treatment planning
• Build trust-based relationships with peers and senior leadership, collaborate with LoD partners to ensure internal audits and risk measures are accurately targeted toward high-impact areas
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent risk and compliance experience within a large professional services environment specializing in physical and cyber security
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required; relevant industry certifications, for example CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP are preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of disparate compliance frameworks and risk management principles, as well as experience making decisions to optimize overall operational risk
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical data and convey it to non-technical audiences
• Understanding of key business objectives and how to balance business objectives against IT risks
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork, ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)