Integrated Risk Management Head of Department (HOD)

Hyundai Autoever America•Irvine, CA

45d

About The Position

The Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Head of Department is a senior leadership role responsible for maintaining and leading the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions that enable the effective management of information security risk across the enterprise and business units. This leader will update and operationalize a cohesive IRM strategy that aligns with corporate and business unit objectives, regulatory requirements, and global business operations. This role partners closely with Information Security leadership, business units, and corporate functions to ensure that risk management and compliance activities are integrated, transparent, and actionable across the organization. The key responsibilities of this role are as described below:

Requirements

15–20 years of progressive experience in Information Security and GRC.
Proven track record managing global risk and compliance programs in complex, multinational organizations.
Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC2 Type II or similar security and risk management frameworks.
Experience leading audits, certifications, and regulatory assessments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels and business units.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Risk Management or Business Administration is preferred. Industry-recognized credentials such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor) preferred.
Deep understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 31000, COSO), security standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF), and regulatory requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.) is preferred.
Bi-lingual in English and Korean language proficiency is preferred to support global coordination and communication.
Background in cybersecurity consulting or advisory services, particularly in risk management, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the enterprise-wide risk management lifecycle, including risk assessments, risk issue management, and risk exception management processes.
Develop, update and maintain frameworks for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring security and operational risks.
Ensure that risk posture and metrics are accurately reported to executive leadership, governance committees, business units and fellow heads of department.
Lead the Information Security compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, etc).
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, assessments, and attestations.
Partner with Legal, Privacy, and other control functions to ensure consistent and effective control implementation and testing.
Lead the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, utilizing a risk-based due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and remediation process.
Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure integration of vendor risk management into the enterprise risk framework.
Oversee the maintenance and governance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure policies reflect best practices, regulatory expectations, and evolving threat landscapes.
Establish governance forums for policy exceptions and periodic reviews.
Ensure adoption of relevant policies and standards across business units.
Direct the Information Security Training and Awareness program, promoting a strong security culture throughout the organization.
Develop metrics and campaigns to measure awareness effectiveness and employee engagement.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO and executive management, providing insights on risk posture, compliance maturity, and control effectiveness.
Build and lead a high-performing, GRC team across North America.
Lead the maintenance, and continuous evolution of the GRC platform to meet enterprise and business unit needs.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, data-driven decision-making, and integration of IRM technologies and platforms.