GRC and Data Privacy Manager na Cfgi

CFGI is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC & Data Privacy Subject Matter Expert to lead and deliver strategic advisory engagements that strengthen clients’ security governance, risk management, compliance posture, and privacy programs. This role blends hands-on delivery, executive communication, and practice leadership. You will work directly with CISOs, CIOs, CFOs, General Counsel/Privacy Counsel, Risk Leaders, and PE deal teams to design pragmatic programs, build operating models, and drive measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in GRC frameworks, regulatory compliance, and privacy, strong consulting instincts, and a proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple client workstreams.

 

·       Lead end-to-end GRC and privacy engagements, including scoping, planning, execution, and executive reporting.

·       Design and operationalize cybersecurity governance models (policies, standards, risk appetite, committees, reporting KPIs/KRIs).

·       Build and mature enterprise risk programs: risk assessments, risk registers, control libraries, and control testing approaches.

·       Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures aligned to common frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, CIS, SOC 2).

·       Support regulatory readiness and compliance initiatives (e.g., SEC cyber disclosure support, NYDFS 500, GDPR/UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX ITGC alignment where applicable).

·       Stand up or enhance privacy programs: data mapping/inventories, DPIAs/PIAs, DSAR processes, retention, consent management, third-party privacy risk, and privacy by design.

·       Perform vendor/third-party risk assessments and implement scalable TPRM operating models.

·       Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, IT, Security, Compliance, Product, HR) to drive outcomes and adoption.

·       Translate complex technical, regulatory, and privacy requirements into business-oriented recommendations.

·       Deliver executive-ready artifacts: board/audit committee materials, roadmaps, operating models, heatmaps, and risk dashboards.

·       Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership; confidently present findings and influence decisions.

·       Contribute to go-to-market development: offerings, templates, accelerators, methodologies, and points of view.

·        Support business development through proposal writing, SOW development, client presentations, and solution shaping.

·       Mentor and develop consultants and managers; lead teams across multiple engagements while maintaining quality and delivery rigor.

·       Partner with other CFGI service lines (Accounting Advisory, CFO Advisory, Technology Enablement) to deliver integrated solutions.

·       Five plus years of relevant experience in cybersecurity GRC, privacy, risk management, compliance, or consulting (level will map to experience).

·       A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

·       Demonstrated expertise implementing and operationalizing cybersecurity frameworks and control programs: NIST CSF / NIST 800-53 (nice-to-have), ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2, CIS Controls.

·       Strong privacy fundamentals and experience with privacy program build-out and operations: GDPR/UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA; experience with HIPAA/GLBA or other sectoral privacy standards is a plus.

·       Experience performing or leading: enterprise/security risk assessments. control design/testing, policy and standards development, TPRM programs, compliance/regulatory readiness programs,

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of producing executive-level deliverables.

·       Proven ability to lead teams, manage timelines/budgets, and deliver in a client-facing environment.

·       Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, CIPM/CIPP (E/US), CDPSE.

·       PE/portfolio company experience: rapid maturity uplift, integration, carve-out/stand-up, and pragmatic road mapping.

·       Exposure to incident readiness, tabletop exercises, and crisis communications coordination with Legal/Comms.

·       Experience supporting audits and assurance activities (SOC 2 readiness, ISO certification readiness, internal audit coordination).

·       High-impact work with sophisticated clients and private equity portfolio companies.

·       Opportunity to shape and scale a fast-growing Cybersecurity practice.

·       Collaborative culture with autonomy, flexibility, and strong leadership support.

·       Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth trajectory.