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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager – Americas Region

Based out of Durham NC (Hyrbid)

Role Purpose

The GRC Manager for the Americas will lead efforts to strengthen and evolve the organization’s approach to risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, data protection, and information security across the region. This individual will drive strategic alignment, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance and compliance programs in accordance with applicable local, regional, and international standards. This role is key in fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk & Controls Oversight: Evaluate and monitor regional corporate risks. Implement and improve internal controls, aligning with corporate standards and frameworks to enhance compliance transparency and operational resilience.
• Information Security Leadership: Serve as the regional lead for information security compliance, ensuring alignment with globally recognized standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and TISAX.
• Data Protection & Privacy: Ensure the organization meets legal and regulatory obligations related to data protection by building and maintaining compliant workflows and governance structures.
• Compliance Enablement: Develop initiatives and training programs to increase awareness of compliance requirements. Provide expert guidance on compliance matters and support policy and guideline development.
• Audit Readiness: Support regional internal audit planning and execution. Ensure follow-through on audit findings, tracking the effectiveness and sustainability of recommended actions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, IT, etc.) to align governance systems with business needs. Keep senior leadership informed on compliance status and project milestones.
• Project & Program Management: Lead or support regional GRC projects, from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, timely delivery, and effective communication.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to improve compliance workflows and increase reporting efficiency through automation and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Security, Internal Audit, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or information security in a corporate environment
• Fluency in English required; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong background in governance, compliance, risk, and data security
• Experience building and managing internal controls and compliance systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and advisory skills
• Analytical mindset with proactive problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong project management and organizational skills