Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer

Job Number: 26-00602

Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer for our client in Washington, DC.

ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• Highly skilled and detail-oriented Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Officer to oversee and enhance our firm's risk management, compliance, and governance practices.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, managing client and vendor agreements, and safeguarding the integrity of our firm's records and data.
• The GRC Officer will play a critical role in protecting the firm from legal, operational, and reputational risks while supporting the development of best-in-class compliance frameworks that enable the firm to serve its clients effectively.
• Requires a high level of discretion for confidential work and information.
• Must possess the ability to appropriately handle critical information and sensitive situations.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Data Governance & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for data storage, handling, and retention.
• Oversee the implementation of best practices in data governance to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Client Agreement & Guideline Management:
• Manage and maintain all client agreements and outside counsel guidelines.
• Ensure that firm practices align with client contractual obligations and industry standards.
• Policy Review & Risk Reduction:
• Review, develop, and implement organizational policies and procedures geared toward mitigating operational, legal, and compliance risks.
• Conduct periodic compliance assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management:
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure compliance with security, data handling, and risk requirements.
• Manage third-party risk assessment processes and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Records Program Oversight:
• Provide high-level oversight of the firm's records management program.
• Ensure records are securely maintained, properly classified, and disposed of in accordance with legal, regulatory, and firm requirements.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Must have bachelor's degree and 15 years' experience in the field of governance, risk, and compliance.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, inter-personal and multi-tasking skills.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts and work as an effective team member, meet tight deadlines with the flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and shift priorities simultaneously.
  
  

Salary: $175000.00-$190000.00/year

If interested, you may contact:

Greg Papalexis

Greg.Papalexis@eclaro.com

(646) 849-5359

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-papalexis-6834271b4/

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.