Senior Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance (REMOTE)

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Manager of Governance, Risk, and Compliance to lead their governance and automation programs. This role involves developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the governance framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, leadership experience, and a collaborative mindset. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the company's success.

Benefits

401K savings plan with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Mental healthcare benefits

Flexibility to work remotely for up to four weeks per year

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Qualifications

• 7+ years in governance, risk, and compliance, with 4 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks like NY DFS, PCI DSS.
• Experience managing audits and regulatory engagements.

Responsibilities

• Enhance governance framework to meet strategic objectives and compliance.
• Design and implement continuous compliance automation in multi-cloud.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness.

Skills

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Cybersecurity

Cloud Environments (MS Azure)

Regulatory Compliance Frameworks

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC)

Job description

Senior Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance (REMOTE)

GEICO is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Governance to lead and enhance our organizations governance and automation programs . GEICO is transforming cybersecurity with automation and a risk-based approach . I n this role you will develop and maintain policies, implement continuous compliance monitoring in a multi-cloud and data center environment and ensure we meet all regulatory compliance and contractual obligations . The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building effective governance frameworks, automating continuous compliance, creating metrics, meeting all regulatory compliance cyber requirements, strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative mindset.

This is a people manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Enhance and mature the existing governance framework and processes to support strategic objectives while meeting regulatory compliance obligations.

Define and implement policies, standards and controls that support risk mitigation and compliance efforts

Ensure cyber security exceptions and acceptance s do not introduce aggregated risk and address root cause of cyber systemic exceptions

Define and create dashboards to demonstrate the security posture of the organization

Collaborate on risk management activities related to cyber and ensure all cyber risks are accurate and managed to closure

Des i gn and implement continuous compliance automation in a multi-cloud environment as well in a data center environment

Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as NY DFS, PCI DSS and other applicable standards

Design a governance program to pass all audits and maintain 100% compliance for cyber security controls

Manage all cyber issues to closure

Lead internal and external audits, coordinating efforts across the cyber team to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes

Maintain awareness of emerging regulatory trends and implement necessary adjust ments to policies and controls

Build mentor and lead a high-performing governance function, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement

Promote collaboration and alignment between governance team and other functions including IT, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, b usines s units and others.

Regularly report to executive leadership on governance metrics and initiatives

Report on your team’s progress for project and other key metrics, in addition to presenting detailed and implementable ideas for areas to further improve processes or operating models.

Initiate and support performance evaluation of team members

Cultivate a culture that motivates all levels of performers to higher levels of achievement

Execute change management processes and best practices, adapting approach as necessary

Build and maintain relationships with your team members to support an environment of trust

Proficiently execute difficult conversations on development and performance

Manage up to leadership as well as give feedback when appropriate

Administer coaching plan(s) and Performance Improvement Plan(s)

Significantly contribute to the team planning process

What you will need…

Deep understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance, cybersecurity domains , regulatory compliance frameworks

Experience managing technical compliance engineers

Proven success implementing large scale initiatives enterprise wide

Deep technical understanding of cloud hosted environments preferably MS Azure

Reputation as someone who engages with team members effectively

Identified as someone who genuinely cares about others and invests time and attention in career counseling others, focusing time and energy in encouraging associates to continue to grow and stretch into new roles or gain experience or skillsets needed to prepare for future roles

Initiative and creativity in solving problems and driving innovation through others

Delivery of information in a clear and concise manner appropriate to the audience

Embracing ownership of both successes and failures, demonstrating leadership maturity

Ability to balance multiple assignments distributed across multiple teams and dependency areas

Confidence with decision making

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in governance, risk and compliance, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

Able to manage a successful governance program in a multi-cloud/hybrid environment

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, risk management including NY DFS, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001

Relevant certifications ( e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC ) strongly preferred

Strong understanding of security controls and implementation in a multi-cloud environment as well as in a data center

Proven experience managing audits and regulatory engagements

Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both Senior Leadership and Highly Technical personnel

Experience with strategic planning, establishing and communicating roadmaps, budgeting, and allocation of resources

Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

GEICO is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Governance to lead and enhance our organizations governance and automation programs . GEICO is transforming cybersecurity with automation and a risk-based approach . I n this role you will develop and maintain policies, implement continuous compliance monitoring in a multi-cloud and data center environment and ensure we meet all regulatory compliance and contractual obligations . The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building effective governance frameworks, automating continuous compliance, creating metrics, meeting all regulatory compliance cyber requirements, strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative mindset.

This is a people manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and mature the existing governance framework and processes to support strategic objectives while meeting regulatory compliance obligations.

• Define and implement policies, standards and controls that support risk mitigation and compliance efforts

• Ensure cyber security exceptions and acceptance s do not introduce aggregated risk and address root cause of cyber systemic exceptions

• Define and create dashboards to demonstrate the security posture of the organization

• Collaborate on risk management activities related to cyber and ensure all cyber risks are accurate and managed to closure

• Des i gn and implement continuous compliance automation in a multi-cloud environment as well in a data center environment

• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as NY DFS, PCI DSS and other applicable standards

• Design a governance program to pass all audits and maintain 100% compliance for cyber security controls

• Manage all cyber issues to closure

• Lead internal and external audits, coordinating efforts across the cyber team to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes

• Maintain awareness of emerging regulatory trends and implement necessary adjust ments to policies and controls

• Build mentor and lead a high-performing governance function, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement

• Promote collaboration and alignment between governance team and other functions including IT, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, b usines s units and others.

• Regularly report to executive leadership on governance metrics and initiatives

• Report on your team’s progress for project and other key metrics, in addition to presenting detailed and implementable ideas for areas to further improve processes or operating models.

• Initiate and support performance evaluation of team members

• Cultivate a culture that motivates all levels of performers to higher levels of achievement

• Execute change management processes and best practices, adapting approach as necessary

• Build and maintain relationships with your team members to support an environment of trust

• Proficiently execute difficult conversations on development and performance

• Manage up to leadership as well as give feedback when appropriate

• Administer coaching plan(s) and Performance Improvement Plan(s)

• Significantly contribute to the team planning process

What you will need…

• Deep understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance, cybersecurity domains , regulatory compliance frameworks

• Experience managing technical compliance engineers

• Proven success implementing large scale initiatives enterprise wide

• Deep technical understanding of cloud hosted environments preferably MS Azure

• Reputation as someone who engages with team members effectively

• Identified as someone who genuinely cares about others and invests time and attention in career counseling others, focusing time and energy in encouraging associates to continue to grow and stretch into new roles or gain experience or skillsets needed to prepare for future roles

• Initiative and creativity in solving problems and driving innovation through others

• Delivery of information in a clear and concise manner appropriate to the audience

• Embracing ownership of both successes and failures, demonstrating leadership maturity

• Ability to balance multiple assignments distributed across multiple teams and dependency areas

• Confidence with decision making

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in governance, risk and compliance, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

• Able to manage a successful governance program in a multi-cloud/hybrid environment

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, risk management including NY DFS, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001

• Relevant certifications ( e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC ) strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of security controls and implementation in a multi-cloud environment as well as in a data center

• Proven experience managing audits and regulatory engagements

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both Senior Leadership and Highly Technical personnel

• Experience with strategic planning, establishing and communicating roadmaps, budgeting, and allocation of resources

• Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

$120,000.00 - $260,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

About the company

The Government Employees Insurance Company is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Maryland.