Senior GRC Specialist

The Senior GRC Specialist role is crucial for ensuring the organization's risk management processes are thorough and effective business continuity strategies are in place to manage and mitigate operational risks. As a Senior GRC Specialist, you will lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies and frameworks. You will conduct regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks in alignment with corporate objectives. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting and maintaining Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to determine the impact of disruptions on business operations and services. It is essential to ensure that these analyses are regularly updated to reflect changing business conditions. Moreover, you will be developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies to ensure the timely recovery of operations in case of an incident. Coordinating BCP exercises to validate and refine plans will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, as a Senior GRC Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that all risk management and business continuity practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including ISO 22301, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks. You will facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance awareness and competence in risk management, BIA, and BCP across the organization. In the event of incidents triggering business continuity plans, you will provide expert guidance and support. Analyzing the effectiveness of response strategies and recommending improvements will be crucial to your role. Your responsibilities will also include preparing detailed reports on risk exposure, compliance issues, and business continuity readiness for senior management. Ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements will also be part of your duties. Qualifications for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or similar are required. A minimum of 7 years of experience in GRC with a focus on risk management and business continuity planning is necessary. A proven track record of developing and managing BIA and BCP processes in a complex business environment is also essential. Key skills required for this role include excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, strong project management abilities, leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of risk assessment tools and methodologies, experience with GRC platforms and software, as well as effective communication skills, both written and verbal. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.,