Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced GRC Specialist to drive governance, risk, compliance, and third-party risk management initiatives in our organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, Indian privacy laws), risk assessment frameworks, and hands-on experience in managing third-party/vendor risk programs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage organization-wide GRC policies, processes, and controls in alignment with legal industry standards.
Lead Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) lifecycle, including vendor assessments, onboarding, monitoring, and due diligence.
Perform risk assessments of external vendors/partners, identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks in data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain and update vendor risk register; ensure effective risk tracking and regular reporting to leadership.
Create and manage GRC dashboards, metrics, and executive reports.
Collaborate with procurement, legal, and IT teams to enforce TPRM and GRC requirements throughout the vendor lifecycle.
Conduct periodic compliance audits, risk reviews, and policy updates.
Develop educational programs to raise GRC awareness across the organization.
Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure timely policy alignment and implementation.
Support incident response actions involving vendors and ensure regulatory reporting where required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Risk Management, or Law (preferred).
2–3 years of direct experience working in GRC roles, specifically in Third-Party Risk Management.
Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks: ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, Indian IT Act, or similar compliance standards.
Strong analytical skills in risk identification, quantification, and treatment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for policy documentation, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and drive risk mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with legal industry compliance requirements is advantageous.

Preferred Certifications

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Location:

Bangalore

Outsourcing Risk Management Specialist

GRC Specialist Third-Party Risk Management