GRC Lead

6 days ago


Charlotte, United States MorganFranklin Consulting Full time
Why Work Here?

MorganFranklin Consulting is a management advisory firm that works with leading businesses and government to address complex and transformational finance, technology, Cybersecurity, and business objectives.

MorganFranklin's Cybersecurity practice helps clients across the globe to solve their most critical Cybersecurity needs. From consulting and implementation to managed services and project resourcing, we work to safeguard assets by identifying risks, developing, and maturing Cybersecurity programs, and implementing solutions that support and meet business goals. Custom-tailored and business-aligned service offerings include:
  • Strategy and GRC
  • Cybersecurity Operations
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Incident Response & Risk Intelligence
  • Application Security
  • Managed Security Services Provider
GRC Lead

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Lead to join our consulting team. This role focuses on providing strategic guidance and implementation support to clients in aligning with cybersecurity and privacy frameworks and regulations. The GRC Lead will lead client engagements, manage diverse project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across industries, while fostering effective communication with internal stakeholders and external leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Delivery:
  • Partner with clients to assess and enhance their compliance programs, with a strong focus on adhering to industry standards and best practices for risk management, data privacy and cybersecurity (e.g. HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC, ISO, NIST)
  • Develop and deliver customized policies, procedures, and risk management plans tailored to client needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead team members in compliance audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses, providing actionable recommendations to address identified issues.
  • Lead Data Governance activities (e.g. discovery/mapping) and Data Privacy activities (e.g. PIA, DPIA)
  • Ensure timely and successful delivery of GRC consulting projects, meeting client expectations and maintaining high satisfaction.


Leadership & Team Management:
  • Build, manage, and mentor a diverse, high-performing team of consultants specializing in compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and skills.
  • Assign roles and responsibilities, provide guidance, and conduct performance evaluations to support team development and project success.

Advisory Services:
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for clients on NIST standards, Privacy regulations, CMMC, HIPAA compliance, and other related regulatory frameworks.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging GRC trends, industry best practices, and regulatory changes that impact clients.
  • Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for additional consulting services.

Communication & Collaboration:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and client leadership teams, providing regular updates on project progress and key findings.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and industry partners.
  • Prepare and deliver polished presentations, reports, and recommendations to C-suite executives and other decision-makers.

Business Development:
  • Support organizational growth by identifying new business opportunities and assisting in the preparation of proposals and RFP responses.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, webinars, and other networking events to showcase expertise in GRC.

Technology & Tools:
  • Utilize GRC platforms and risk management tools to streamline client projects and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Advise clients on selecting and implementing technologies that align with their compliance and security objectives.

Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or equivalent in experience. A master's degree is preferred.
  • Hold at least one (1) Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC
  • Additional industry/domain specific certifications such as CIPP/CIPM, CHPC (Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance) or CCA (CMMC Certified Assessor) also preferred.

Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience focused on GRC, compliance, or information security.
  • Proven expertise in applying HIPAA, CMMC, NERC CIP, GDPR, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001 and other related frameworks in client environments.
  • Strong background in compliance and risk management, including experience driving efficiencies in such programs with tools and automation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing diverse teams across multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, C-suite executives, and external leadership.

Skills:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering actionable insights to clients.
  • Proficiency in GRC tools and platforms and familiarity with industry-specific compliance technologies.
  • Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends, including AI risk management, privacy-enhancing technologies, and third-party risk management.


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