Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Acrisure•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

About Acrisure A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior GRC Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have between 10 to 25 years of experience in responding to client/prospect compliance questionnaires and cybersecurity assessments, performing internal risk assessments, maintain awareness of existing and proposed cyber security regulations, and hands-on experience with audit, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks. This individual will work across multiple departments to ensure security solutions protect both internal and third party (vendor) systems and customer data. You will play a critical role in ensuring that security practices are aligned with compliance requirements while driving technical solutions for secure systems and data protection across the entire organization. Join one of the fastest-growing companies in the world, where you'll not only deepen your expertise across cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy frameworks, but also mentor and be mentored by some of the brightest minds in the industry—an environment built for growth, impact, and continuous learning.

Requirements

In-depth experience with regulatory frameworks and standards including SOX, HIPAA, SOC 2, NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, GDPR, and PCI-DSS.
Must stay current with evolving global cybersecurity laws and compliance obligations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a subject matter expert in security technologies, tools, and frameworks.
Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5+ years of relevant experience in security engineering and GRC-focused security solutions development.
Deep understanding of security standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and industry compliance regulations (NYDFS, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Proven ability to manage complex timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of engaging stakeholders and guiding security teams toward shared objectives.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated expertise in completing Security Questionnaires, Risk Assessments, Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), RFIs, and other technical ad hoc requests from clients, regulators, and partners.
Strong command of GRC frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
Proven ability to align technical and administrative controls with regulatory and audit requirements.
Lead internal and external audits, including SOC 2 Type I/II readiness, SOX ITGC testing, and HIPAA security rule assessments.
Coordinate evidence collection and remediation efforts.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Generous vacation policy , paid holidays, and paid sick time
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance (employee-paid)
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-paid G roup L ife insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental insurance coverage
Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) , Health Savings Account (H SA) and commuter benefits options
Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits
Career growth and learning opportunities
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.