Senior GRC Analyst I, ISO
About The Position
The Senior GRC Analyst is responsible for end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of external audit client engagements across cybersecurity and compliance standards. The role owns engagements from planning and scoping through testing, issue resolution, and completion, ensuring that audit testing and documentation are accurate, consistent, and high quality. The analyst proactively manages timelines, priorities, and client expectations. The Senior GRC Analyst is a key day-to-day client contact who builds strong working relationships and communicates progress, requirements, risks, and challenges clearly and professionally. The role requires accountability for successful engagement delivery, sound judgment in resolving issues, and escalation of significant risks, delays, or concerns to appropriate stakeholders. The analyst also coaches and supports junior team members, reviews their work, provides practical guidance, and helps maintain consistent quality across the audit team. The position is based in Panama, and only candidates located in Panama will be considered. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound professional judgment, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to high-quality client service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, audit, advisory, consulting, or related professional services roles.
- Experience supporting and applying one or more governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, privacy, or regulatory frameworks within client or organizational environments.
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior professionals.
- Experience working in a consulting, advisory, audit, or professional services environment.
- Experience supporting or leading assessments against common governance, risk, compliance, privacy, or cybersecurity frameworks.
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
- Must be located in Panama.
Responsibilities
- Communicate engagement results and recommendations clearly and professionally.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Build an understanding of client operations, objectives, risks, and challenges.
- Support engagement planning, coordination, and execution.
- Contribute to a positive client experience through responsiveness, professionalism, and quality delivery.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and informal mentorship to GRC Analysts.
- Review work performed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
- Support training, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Contribute to team development and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support development of methodologies, templates, tools, and internal processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve engagement quality and efficiency.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging risks, regulatory developments, and evolving best practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Own assigned engagements from planning and scoping through testing, issue resolution, and completion.
- Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and client expectations, and escalate significant risks, delays, or concerns when required.
Benefits
- 13th-month salary benefit paid in accordance with Panamanian labor regulations.
- Comprehensive health coverage through the Allianz Health Best in Class package, covering up to 2 dependents.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days.
- Hybrid or remote work options and flexible hours.
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement, certifications, and mentorship.
- Career advancement paths and internal mobility.
- DEI initiatives, employee resource groups, and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
