Specialist Director, Managed Governance, Risk Compliance

Specialist Director, Managed Governance, Risk, & Compliance

KPMG US

Location:

Portland

Full-time
• Master (>10 yrs) experience

Posted Jan 14
• Negotiable

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand and do not anticipate slowing down. Our professionals thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture with a strong focus on learning and career development. 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 access ongoing inspiration, consider a career in Advisory.

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

• Direct multiple managed services projects, manage managers 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; collaborate outside of GRC Managed Services space, including 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; conduct detailed performance development of staff through coaching and feedback
• Provide oversight of MS teams across multiple MS projects, ensuring requirements, incident management, enhancement support, and platform maintenance for GRC functional work streams; oversee continuous controls monitoring programs with onshore and offshore resources
• Contribute to client risk registers and regular risk assessments; act as senior point of contact for risk discussions with clients; translate risks related to new laws, regulations, technology, or M&A activity into business impact; direct development and management of compliance programs, regulatory calendars, and policy standards across MS projects
• Present to client senior/executive leadership quality risk posture reports, dashboards, and governance committee materials; build and maintain strong relationships with 1st Line operational teams, onshore GRC counterparts, and client leadership
• Act with integrity and professionalism 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
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills; ability to mentor and influence
• Ability to travel as required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG US

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