Senior GRC Consultant
Location : New Jersey (Twice or Thrice a week visit to Midtown Manhattan)
Start Date : ASAP
Role Summary
The Senior GRC Consultant will support the Client's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function with a focus on audit readiness, compliance program execution, and third-party risk management (TPRM). The role requires solid hands-on experience in security audits, regulatory compliance, and vendor risk processes, with the ability to engage confidently with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and third-party vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate and support external audits and regulatory assessments (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOX 404, ISO, NIST, HITRUST, FedRAMP, StateRAMP).
- Conduct evidence collection, validation, and mapping against control requirements.
- Support IT General Controls (ITGC) and application control testing.
- Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, audit documentation, and management reports.
- Facilitate meetings with external auditors to review scope, evidence, findings, and reports.
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
Manage vendor risk assessment processes, including onboarding due diligence and periodic reassessments.Review third-party SOC reports, security questionnaires, certifications, and regulatory attestations.Document and track third-party risks with business owners and monitor remediation activities.Maintain vendor risk registers and prepare periodic management reporting.Provide advisory input on TPRM framework improvements and regulatory alignment.Advisory Support
Recommend enhancements to governance structures, control frameworks, and compliance processes.Provide insights on emerging regulatory and industry trends.Participate in governance forums and service reviews, offering strategic input on long-term compliance objectives.Required Qualifications
5+ years of combined experience in audit, compliance, and / or TPRM functions.Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, SOX 404, ISO, NIST, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP.Proven experience in third-party risk management, including vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring.Strong documentation and reporting skills (dashboards, risk registers, audit reports).Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to lead discussions with auditors, regulators, and vendors.Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent).Certifications (completed or in progress) such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CFENice-to-Have
Experience supporting compliance programs in financial services or healthcare sectors.Familiarity with GRC or TPRM tooling (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, ProcessUnity).Hands-on experience with risk assessment methodologies (ISO 27005, NIST RMF).