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The Role
Andersen is scaling its information security function, and this is a critical hire for the program's next phase of maturity. The Senior Manager, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and own the build-out of the firm's governance, risk, and compliance program. The immediate mandate is significant - lead simultaneous SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification initiatives while establishing the policy and risk management infrastructure the firm will rely on long-term. This is a program-building role, and the right candidate will be energized by the opportunity to design systems rather than maintain them.
The Senior Manager, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) can expect to:
SOC 2 Type II & ISO 27001 Certification

• Lead end-to-end certification programs for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 simultaneously, from scoping through audit closure
• Define control environments, manage evidence collection, and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and certification bodies
• Administer the firm's compliance automation platform and maintain continuous control monitoring and audit readiness
• Manage both programs through their full lifecycle, including observation periods, annual renewals, surveillance audits, and ISO recertification cycles

Policy & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive information security policy suite aligned to SOC 2, ISO 27001, and applicable regulatory requirements, with defined processes for ownership, annual review, and exception management
• Build and maintain an enterprise risk register using structured methodology (e.g., ISO 27005, NIST CSF) and lead annual and ad hoc risk assessments
• Communicate risk posture and policy compliance to the CISO and, where appropriate, to firm leadership and clients
• Develop and maintain an AI governance policy covering acceptable use of AI tools, agentic system deployments, and citizen developer activity, ensuring alignment with the firm's risk appetite and applicable regulatory requirements

Privacy & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert on GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy and data protection requirements
• Monitor evolving regulatory obligations globally and translate them into actionable compliance programs
• Partner with Legal and Operations on data subject requests, privacy impact assessments, and breach notification procedures
• Advise the CISO on emerging compliance obligations relevant to a global professional services firm

Third-Party Risk & Client Due Diligence

• Design and operate the firm's third-party risk management program, including vendor tiering, security assessments, and remediation tracking
• Manage the firm's response program for client security questionnaires and due diligence requests
• Maintain a library of certification-aligned response language and track contractual security commitments across vendors and clients

Security Awareness & Training

• Own the firm's security awareness program, including curriculum design, platform administration, and completion tracking
• Develop role-specific content for high-risk populations and keep training current against the evolving threat landscape
• Develop and maintain training content addressing AI-related threats and responsible AI use, including risks from unsanctioned AI tools, citizen developer activity, and AI agents operating with access to firm data and systems
• Track and report program effectiveness to the CISO on a regular cadence

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

• Build collaborative relationships across Legal, IT, Operations, Audit, and client-facing teams to embed security and compliance into firm workflows
• Represent the information security function in client-facing conversations regarding the firm's security posture

The Requirements

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in information security GRC, with a demonstrated record of building programs, not just maintaining them
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Analysis, or a related field
• Proven track record achieving and sustaining both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, including scoping, control design, ISMS development, and auditor relationship management
• Operational knowledge of GDPR and CCPA, including hands-on implementation of compliance obligations
• Experience designing and operating third-party risk management programs
• Experience managing client security due diligence and responding to security questionnaires at scale
• Ability to build defensible, auditable policy frameworks and maintain structured enterprise risk registers
• Proficiency with GRC or compliance automation platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business language for non-technical audiences
• Understanding of the security and governance risks introduced by AI systems, including large language models, AI agents, and citizen developer platforms, and the ability to translate those risks into policy, training content, and risk register entries

Preferred

• Relevant certification such as CISA, CISM, or CRISC
• Background in professional services or consulting, where security posture is tied directly to client trust
• Familiarity with international privacy frameworks such as NDPA or DPDPA
• Working knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a risk management overlay
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, the EU AI Act, or ISO 42001, and awareness of emerging regulatory obligations affecting AI use in global professional services environments
• Experience managing or mentoring junior GRC staff

Compensation and Benefits
Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. For individuals hired to work in the United States, the expected salary range for this role is $193,000 to $220,000; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.
Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm's 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs.
Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance, a discretionary long-term cash incentive program, and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
Equal Opportunity
Andersen Tax is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances as required by law.