Manager, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

Company: KPMG
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity.Responsibilities:

• Apply a thorough knowledge of risk, compliance, as well as information security to develop and execute multi-disciplined technology, data, and security risk assessment/analysis, with the ability to enable leadership to make informed, risk-based decisions across disparate categories of risk, such as operations, cyber, information and data handling, physical and logical security, as well as resiliency
• Identify and evaluate controls for risk reduction and mitigation activities to drive a risk-based culture, and apply a strong understanding of policies as well as control standards, while reviewing and recommending the development of controls to reduce risk to an acceptable level
• Analyze the impacts of key risks, evaluate the changing operating landscape, define criteria to make risk tradeoffs, and make recommendations to leadership to minimize overall risk posture, taking into account organizational risks, obligations, and external expectations
• Develop and maintain risk as well as control matrices, risk registers, and perform risk assessment/analysis including risk and control identification, analysis, evaluation, and recommend treatment plans
• Create and present training material on risk, compliance (controls), best practices, methodologies and opportunities
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with peers and leaders across the Firm; work with second and third lines of defense to ensure organizational risk measures, and internal audits measure and evaluate the appropriate risk areasQualifications:
  • Minimum five years of recent experience in risk and compliance within a large professional services environment
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; relevant industry certifications, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of disparate compliance frameworks and risk management principles, as well as experience making decisions to optimize overall operational and cyber risk
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize technical data and convey it to non-technical audiences
  • Understanding of key business objectives and how they align with technology requirements
  • Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "".
    
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    California Salary Range: $101200 - $215100 KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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