Senior Consultant, Workiva GRC Solution Architect

Consulting, Inc.; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant, Workiva GRC Solution Architect to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workiva's GRC platform across ERM, SOX, and internal controls for client engagements.

This role requires deep hands-on Workiva GRC expertise, strong risk and controls knowledge, and prior consulting experience, preferably within a Big 4 or large professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Workiva GRC Solution Architect: active and current
• 3+ years hands-on Workiva GRC implementation experience
• ERM, Compliance and Internal Audit knowledge
• Solution architecture and advanced configuration
• End-to-end Workiva GRC implementations including ERM & risk taxonomy
• Risk and control assessments, testing and deployment
• Strong understanding of risk identification, assessment and reporting
• GRC frameworks and leading practices
• SOX and Internal Audit familiarity

Responsibilities

• Lead Workiva GRC designs for Controls, Audit, ERM, and IT risk.
• Configure GRC modules for ERM, SOX, controls and workflows.
• Develop policies, procedures and control testing processes.
• Translate risk requirements into scalable Workiva solutions.
• Collaborate with Finance, IA, Compliance, IT and ERM teams.
• Advise on GRC best practices and platform optimization.
• Mentor junior staff and help grow the practice.
• Support sales with demos, proposals and estimates.

Skills

Workiva GRC expertise

GRC domain knowledge

Executive communication

Translate GRC into practical solutions

Analytical / design skills

Consulting experience

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant, Workiva GRC Solution Architect to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workiva's GRC platform across Controls, Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and integrated use cases.

This role will act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, and compliance stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable and well-architected Workiva GRC solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on Workiva GRC implementation expertise; strong ERM, audit and internal controls knowledge; and prior consulting experience-preferably within a Big 4 or large professional services environment.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the Senior Consultant, Workiva GRC Solution Architect for Controls, Audit, ERM, Policies, IT Risk and integrated GRC projects
• Configure and optimize Workiva GRC modules supporting: ERM
• SOX and internal controls
• Audit and compliance workflows
• Policies and Procedures
• IT Risk
• Translate enterprise risk, regulatory, and control requirements into scalable Workiva solutions
• Partner with stakeholders across: Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance, IT, Enterprise Risk Management
• Advise on GRC best practices within the Workiva platform
• Ensure solution integrity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards
• Train junior resources and scale the practice
• Participate in sales motions like demonstrations, proposals, and price-estimating

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise as Workiva GRC Solution Architect
• Strong GRC domain knowledge and internal controls expertise
• Excellent communication with senior management and risk leaders
• Ability to translate GRC concepts into practical system solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills
• Experience working in consulting or matrixed enterprise environments

Domain & Functional Experience

• Strong background in: Risk assessments, risk registers, and risk reporting
• SOX compliance and internal controls
• Internal Audit
• Control design, documentation, and testing
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs

Experience with

• COSO ERM and COSO Internal Control frameworks
• Risk and control mapping
• Executive and board-level risk reporting

Experience supporting

• Public company compliance environments
• Multi-entity and global risk programs

Consulting Experience

• Prior SOX/Audit consulting experience strongly preferred, particularly: Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
• Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, or GRC practices
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Workiva GRC Solution Architect (active and current)
• 3+ years of hands-on Workiva GRC implementation experience, including: Design and deployment of Workiva GRC modules covering: Internal Controls & SOX
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Compliance and Audit
• Solution architecture and advanced configuration
• Proven experience leading end-to-end Workiva GRC implementations, including: ERM framework enablement and risk taxonomy design
• Risk and control assessments
• Solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Strong understanding of: Risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting
• GRC frameworks and leading practices
• Enterprise Risk Management concepts
• SOX and Internal Audit

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Certifications / C