Manager of Infrastructure Governance, Risk and Controls for Global Financial Firm

MUST be local to New York City, Hybrid Schedule, at least 3 days Onsite

Salary Range: $160k and $185k

No Sponsorship Available

Looking for a creative thinker who challenges the status quo, and brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the goal of shifting away from reactive approaches and focusing more on forward-thinking strategies. Must have experience working in a financial or banking environment. You must be a proven, motivated leader capable of managing a team, engaging with senior executives, and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships, especially during periods of change.

The role is to lead Infrastructure Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. The focus is to transform the GRC function to become more proactive, efficient, and an enabler of audit responses. You will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the team. The focus will be on enhancing proactive risk management capabilities and ensuring that audit responses are streamlined and integrated into business-as-usual (BAU) processes. Solid understanding of technology and the ability to communicate in technical terms with 7-10+ years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Infrastructure GRC team
• Foster a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement within the team
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities

Proactive Risk Management:

• Develop and implement a proactive GRC strategy that anticipates and mitigates potential risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address emerging risks and vulnerabilities
• Establish and maintain robust risk assessment and monitoring processes

Audit Response Enablement:

• Transform the GRC team's approach to audit responses, making them more efficient and integrated into BAU activities
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate responses
• Develop and implement processes and tools that streamline audit preparation and execution

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
• Oversee the development and maintenance of GRC policies, procedures, and documentation
• Manage items such as self-identified issues and risk acceptances, with a goal of achieving zero extensions
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of GRC controls and initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a key point of contact for GRC-related matters within the organization
• Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and other stakeholders to align GRC activities with business objectives
• Act as an embedded manager, with a dotted line to our larger IT GRC team, ensuring cohesive and aligned efforts
• Communicate GRC initiatives, progress, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in GRC, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of infrastructure services and financial industry regulations
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CRISC, or CISSP required
• Proven track record of developing and implementing proactive risk management strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels

Posted On: Tuesday, July 22, 2025