Governance Risk Compliance Lead

Eleven Recruiting • New York, NY

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Eleven Recruiting is a specialized technology staffing agency that supports professional and financial services companies. They focus on listening to candidates, acting as advisors for career advancement, advocating for fair pay, diversity in tech, and ensuring the best job fit. Their client, a global investment firm, is seeking a Governance Risk Compliance Lead to join their team in New York, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Law, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in governance, risk management, and compliance roles.
• Deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at an investment firm or within the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with investment operations, trading systems, data governance, or cybersecurity risk in a financial context.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CIPM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy and framework.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, and IT-related risks.
• Manage compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, standards, and internal policies (e.g., SEC, Client, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Maintain risk registers, perform risk assessments, and develop mitigation plans across departments.
• Develop and maintain documentation for internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee audits, regulatory reviews, and third-party assessments; coordinate responses and remediation efforts.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a risk-conscious and compliant culture.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the firm's operations and systems.
• Evaluate GRC tools and technology solutions that improve monitoring, reporting, and incident management.

What This Job Offers

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