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Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & Compliance
Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & ComplianceKPMG • Boston, MA, United States
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Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & Compliance

Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & Compliance

KPMG • Boston, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director, Governance, Risk, & Compliance to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities :

  • Direct multiple managed services projects systematically, and account for managing managers both onshore and offshore; establish resource allocation, budget management, and client and administrative reporting including how offshore and onshore resources will provide support
  • Develop KPMG's Managed Services solution development and lead go-to-market initiatives and marketing efforts, and collaborate outside of GRC Managed Services space, including both technical contributions to thought leadership and resource group membership across the firm
  • Guide and develop team members, provide coaching, and ensure readiness for advanced roles and responsibilities; conduct detailed performance development of staff through coaching, feedback, and preparation for advanced responsibilities
  • Provide oversight of MS teams, across multiple MS projects, in their support for GRC platforms, ensuring requirements, incident management, enhancement support, and platform maintenance operate efficiently to support the requirements for GRC functional workstreams; oversee continuous controls monitoring programs to validate the ongoing effectiveness of key controls with onshore and offshore resources across multiple MS projects
  • Give expert input into the development of client risk registers and regular risk assessments, and act as the senior point of contact for risk discussions with clients, translating risks related to new laws, regulations, technology, or merger / acquisition activity into business impact; direct the development and management compliance programs, regulatory compliance calendars, and policy standards across multiple MS projects
  • Present to client senior / executive leadership quality risk posture reports, dashboards, and governance committee materials that highlight key risks, control deficiencies, and remediation progress, as well as strategic input and insights above baseline program management; build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with 1st Line operational teams, onshore GRC counterparts, and client leadership
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications :

  • Minimum ten years of recent experience in governance, risk, and compliance, with at least five years in a leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent preferred
  • Proven experience in creating and expanding GRC offerings within a managed services context
  • Familiarity with Audit testing, GRC platforms (such as Archer, ServiceNow or MetricStream) and understanding of NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT, Privacy and Information Security Frameworks and laws
  • Strong verbal / written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members
  • Ability to travel as required
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  • KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local / state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

    Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA :

    https : / / kpmg.com / us / en / how-we-work / pay-transparency.html / ?id=M105_2_25

    California Salary Range : $153700 - $319000

    KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

    KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

    Los Angeles County applicants : Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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