Senior GRC Leader: Risk, Compliance & IT Controls

B12 Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 147,050 - 230,850; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Governance Risk Compliance Senior Manager to oversee GRC programs, ensuring effective policies and compliance standards are met. This role requires expertise in compliance frameworks, risk management, and leadership skills in a cross-functional environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years in GRC or related fields, including experience with PCI DSS and SOC compliance. Offering a competitive salary range and full-time engagement in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in GRC, compliance, audit, or risk management roles.
• Minimum 2–3 years of direct experience managing PCI DSS and SOC 1/SOC 2 compliance efforts.
• Proven experience in developing and managing vendor risk and third-party assessment programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of Governance, Risk & Compliance programs.
• Direct and support the activities of compliance managers.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards including PCI DSS, SOC 1, and SOC 2.

Skills

Compliance and assurance frameworks knowledge

Risk management

Governance models

Change management frameworks

IT controls understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning skills

Public sector regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration or related field

Job description

A leading consulting firm seeks a Governance Risk Compliance Senior Manager to oversee GRC programs, ensuring effective policies and compliance standards are met. This role requires expertise in compliance frameworks, risk management, and leadership skills in a cross-functional environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years in GRC or related fields, including experience with PCI DSS and SOC compliance. Offering a competitive salary range and full-time engagement in Houston, TX.