Eleven Recruiting
About Eleven Recruiting
We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for best pay, diversity in tech, and best job-fit for every candidate we place.
Our client, a global investment firm, is seeking a Governance Risk Compliance Lead to join their team in New York, NY!
Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm's
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
strategy and framework. Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, and IT-related risks. Manage compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, standards, and internal policies (e.g., SEC, Client, GDPR, SOC 2). Maintain risk registers, perform risk assessments, and develop mitigation plans across departments. Develop and maintain documentation for internal controls, policies, and procedures. Oversee audits, regulatory reviews, and third-party assessments; coordinate responses and remediation efforts. Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a risk-conscious and compliant culture. Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the firm's operations and systems. Evaluate GRC tools and technology solutions that improve monitoring, reporting, and incident management. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Law, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in governance, risk management, and compliance roles. Deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX). Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience at an investment firm
or within the
financial services industry. Familiarity with investment operations, trading systems, data governance, or cybersecurity risk in a financial context. Certifications such as
CISA ,
CISSP ,
CRISC , or
CIPM .
Our client, a global investment firm, is seeking a Governance Risk Compliance Lead to join their team in New York, NY!
Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm's
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
strategy and framework. Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, and IT-related risks. Manage compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, standards, and internal policies (e.g., SEC, Client, GDPR, SOC 2). Maintain risk registers, perform risk assessments, and develop mitigation plans across departments. Develop and maintain documentation for internal controls, policies, and procedures. Oversee audits, regulatory reviews, and third-party assessments; coordinate responses and remediation efforts. Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a risk-conscious and compliant culture. Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the firm's operations and systems. Evaluate GRC tools and technology solutions that improve monitoring, reporting, and incident management. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Law, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in governance, risk management, and compliance roles. Deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX). Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience at an investment firm
or within the
financial services industry. Familiarity with investment operations, trading systems, data governance, or cybersecurity risk in a financial context. Certifications such as
CISA ,
CISSP ,
CRISC , or
CIPM .