Associate Principal, GRC Services & Strategy

OCC • Chicago, IL

20d • $93,800 - $130,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as an integral part of the governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) team, providing comprehensive support across multiple GRC capabilities including change management and strategy, exam management, remediation, and reporting functions. Through collaboration with the second and third lines of defense and external partners, this position develops and leads initiatives to implement an efficient and effective control infrastructure while guiding and influencing the professional development of other team members.

Requirements

• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously at various priority levels
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, cross-functionally and with various levels of seniority
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience providing value-added recommendations to improve and optimize inefficiencies
• Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills including data analytics and reporting
• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability when faced with new challenges and shifting priorities
• Experience with internal controls, risk assessment strategies, audit techniques, and project management
• Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with Governance and Risk & Compliance Software such as Archer
• Experience with Jira/Confluence
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Workday Learning
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience responding to and interacting with regulatory agencies
• Experience with exam management
• Experience with the development of policies and procedures
• Compliance experience including executing a compliance or controls testing program
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for which OCC is subject to adherence
• Strong collaboration, analytical and verbal/written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drive remediation of findings, shift-left opportunities, and observations through collaboration with departments and second and third lines of defense
• Develop and implement GRC standardized, risk-based remediation processes
• Track milestones and establish early warning systems for at-risk remediation activities
• Manage evidence collection, validation, and documentation to meet quality standards
• Create and maintain centralized repositories for findings and remediation documentation
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure remediation effectiveness and efficiency
• Advise departments on remediation-related matters
• Manage the findings and remediation lifecycle to ensure satisfactory deliverables, root cause is addressed, risk mitigation and on-time achievement of milestones
• Drive end-to-end GRC change management processes across the organization
• Develop and implement GRC standardized change management frameworks and risk-based prioritization
• Facilitate strategic planning aligned with organizational objectives
• Conduct process reviews to identify optimization and automation opportunities
• Maintain accurate documentation mapping in Archer and PolicyTech systems
• Manage Policy Governance Policy (PGP) reviews and approvals
• Execute Management Self-Testing and implement remediation plans for control deficiencies
• Assess regulatory priorities and evaluate organizational readiness
• Perform comprehensive reviews of related policies, procedures, job aids, and controls to demonstrate cohesiveness and adherence to the Policy Governance Policy (PGP) and regulatory obligations
• Assist and mentor team members to support the expansion and evaluation of control infrastructure
• Influence timelines and expectations amongst staff
• Collaborate with second and third lines of defense and external partners
• Proactively communicate best practices and seek opportunities to increase efficiency in current business processes
• Create and manage team training materials and development content as needed to support the growth of junior team members

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level