What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity GRC Program Manager position at TALENDICA?
This is a 6 month contract opportunity and will be hybrid onsite in Buffalo, NY.
Must have worked on long term projects.
Position Overview
Must have worked on long term projects.
Position Overview
- Lead and deliver key United States cybersecurity regulatory governance and reporting obligations
- Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations and effective cyber risk management
- Own end-to-end execution of time-bound regulatory programs and submissions
- Produce regulator-ready and Board-ready artifacts
- Maintain repeatable, auditable governance and reporting processes
- Provide oversight and challenge of cybersecurity risk profile, metrics, and control effectiveness
- Drive remediation follow-up for non-compliance or risk appetite breaches
- Partner with cybersecurity, technology, risk, compliance, and control teams (including non-US stakeholders)
- Support the Americas Cybersecurity GRC Lead and US CISO in regulatory governance activities
- Lead and deliver key United States cybersecurity regulatory governance and reporting obligations
- Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations and effective cyber risk management
- Own end-to-end execution of time-bound regulatory programs and submissions
- Produce regulator-ready and Board-ready artifacts
- Maintain repeatable, auditable governance and reporting processes
- Provide oversight and challenge of cybersecurity risk profile, metrics, and control effectiveness
- Drive remediation follow-up for non-compliance or risk appetite breaches
- Partner with cybersecurity, technology, risk, compliance, and control teams (including non-US stakeholders)
- Support the Americas Cybersecurity GRC Lead and US CISO in regulatory governance activities
- Lead delivery of mandatory U.S. cybersecurity regulatory programs and submissions, ensuring planning, execution, and submission readiness
- Coordinate and produce annual Board-level reporting under GLBA, ensuring consistency and quality
- Support regulatory exams and engagements by coordinating responses and gathering evidence
- Develop and maintain auditable processes, including templates, procedures, and evidence repositories
- Produce clear, concise reporting for senior leadership, Board of Directors, and regulators
- Analyze cybersecurity risk and control metrics (KPI/KRI/KCI) and identify data discrepancies
- Drive root-cause analysis and track remediation actions through to closure
- Prepare governance materials for recurring regulatory forums, including meeting packs and action tracking
- Support NYDFS cybersecurity attestation processes and leadership briefings
- Oversee remediation of cybersecurity control gaps and track progress with control owners
- Provide governance oversight for cyber service sustainability and escalate risks where needed
- Represent U.S. cybersecurity in governance forums and drive issue resolution
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to meet fixed regulatory deadlines
- Respond to ad hoc regulatory requests with timely, accurate deliverables
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains (Security Operations, engineering, controls, tooling)
- Deep knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC)
- Proven experience supporting cybersecurity regulatory compliance and examinations
- Demonstrated program management experience with end-to-end ownership of regulatory deliverables
- Ability to build repeatable, auditable operating models and documentation
- Experience analyzing risk and control metrics and driving remediation outcomes
- Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional and global teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive and regulatory audiences
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly messaging
- Strong prioritization and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Power BI, Teams) and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence)
- High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
- Bachelor s degree in IT, Risk, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Industry certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM)
- Strong program management experience in regulatory or compliance-driven environments
- Experience with U.S. financial services regulatory bodies (e.g., OCC, FRB) preferred
- Knowledge of U.S. cybersecurity and financial regulatory requirements required
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets
- Understanding of banking and cybersecurity industry trends
- Strong communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to lead through influence in a highly regulated, matrixed environment
- Strong ownership mindset for delivering high-quality, deadline-driven regulatory outputs
- Analytical thinker who challenges data and drives accountability
- Highly organized with strong process discipline and documentation skills
- Responsive and adaptable to evolving regulatory demands
Salary : $70 - $75