Job Title: Senior Associate – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory
Role Summary:
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise governance frameworks and risk management strategies
- Advise organizations on board effectiveness, risk transformation, and regulatory compliance
- Work with C-suite executives and Board members to deliver practical, high-impact GRC solutions
- Ideal for candidates from top-tier consulting or specialized GRC advisory backgrounds
Key Responsibilities:
- Governance & Board Advisory
- Design, assess, and implement corporate governance frameworks
- Develop and review Board Charters and governance policies
- Support formation and effectiveness of Boards and Committees (Audit, Risk, Nomination, ESG)
- Establish board mandates, performance evaluation processes, and director onboarding programs
- Risk & Compliance Advisory
- Design and deploy Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments
- Lead compliance transformation programs for key regulations
- Advise on operational resilience, internal audit co-sourcing, and control optimization
- Mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks
- Client & Engagement Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite, Board members, and risk/compliance leaders
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement
- Prepare executive- and board-level reports with actionable recommendations
- Deliver pragmatic roadmaps for governance and risk improvement
- Practice & Team Development
- Mentor and coach junior consultants in GRC methodologies and stakeholder management
- Contribute to knowledge development and best practices within the GRC advisory practice
Skills
Qualifications & Experience:
- Required Background (one of the following):
- 5–7 years in GRC advisory, risk consulting, internal audit, or governance within a Big 4, global consultancy, or specialized advisory firm
- 5+ years in management consulting with demonstrated experience in risk transformation, governance effectiveness, or large-scale compliance programs
- Mandatory Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control design
- Hands-on experience with regulatory compliance and board-level advisory engagements
- Professional Certifications (Preferred):
- CPA, ACCA, CIA, CFE, FRM, GRCP
- Governance certifications (e.g., ICSA)