Specialist Director, Governance, Risk Compliance

Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & Compliance

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever‑changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally.

If you’re looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & Compliance to join our Managed Services practice.

• Direct multiple managed services projects systematically, and account for managing managers both onshore and offshore; establish resource allocation, budget management, and client and administrative reporting including how offshore and onshore resources will provide support
• Develop KPMG’s Managed Services solution development and lead go‑to‑market initiatives and marketing efforts, and collaborate outside of GRC Managed Services space, including both technical contributions to thought leadership and resource group membership across the firm
• Guide and develop team members, provide coaching, and ensure readiness for advanced roles and responsibilities; conduct detailed performance development of staff through coaching, feedback, and preparation for advanced responsibilities
• Provide oversight of MS teams, across multiple MS projects, in their support for GRC platforms, ensuring requirements, incident management, enhancement support, and platform maintenance operate efficiently to support the requirements for GRC functional work streams; oversee continuous controls monitoring programs to validate the ongoing effectiveness of key controls with onshore and offshore resources across multiple MS projects
• Give expert input into the development of client risk registers and regular risk assessments, and act as the senior point of contact for risk discussions with clients, translating risks related to new laws, regulations, technology, or merger/acquisition activity into business impact; direct the development and management compliance programs, regulatory compliance calendars, and policy standards across multiple MS projects
• Present to client senior/executive leadership quality risk posture reports, dashboards, and governance committee materials that highlight key risks, control deficiencies, and remediation progress, as well as strategic input and insights above baseline program management; build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with 1st Line operational teams, onshore GRC counterparts, and client leadership
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in governance, risk, and compliance, with at least five years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent preferred
• Proven experience in creating and expanding GRC offerings within a managed services context
• Familiarity with audit testing, GRC platforms (such as Archer, Service Now or Metric Stream) and understanding of NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT, Privacy and Information Security Frameworks and laws
• 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
• Ability to travel as required
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