Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services

Join KPMG's Advisory practice, our fastest-growing segment driven by a strong demand for exceptional governance, risk, and compliance solutions. We empower our professionals to thrive in a dynamic environment, embracing adaptability and a collaborative culture. At KPMG, our people are our top priority, offering extensive learning and career development opportunities, elite training facilities, and leading market tools for ongoing professional and personal growth. If you're looking for a firm with a robust team culture where authenticity matters, and where you can make a significant impact while enhancing your skills and enjoying workplace flexibility, we invite you to consider a career in our Advisory practice. KPMG is seeking a Director of Governance, Risk, & Compliance Services to enhance our Managed Services practice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and effectively manage multiple managed services projects, coordinating onshore and offshore teams while overseeing resource allocation, budget management, and comprehensive reporting for clients and administration. Develop and refine KPMG's Managed Services solution framework, initiate go-to-market strategies, and promote cross-collaboration beyond GRC Managed Services to contribute to thought leadership. Mentor and guide team members, providing coaching, and preparing them for advanced roles through structured performance evaluations and constructive feedback. Oversee various managed service projects, ensuring robust support for GRC platforms including requirements gathering, incident management, and enhancement support. Provide expert advice for client risk registers and conduct regular risk assessments, serving as the senior contact for risk discussions while managing compliance programs and adhering to regulatory standards. Deliver compelling presentations to client executive leadership that outline key risks, control deficiencies, and remediation progress, while building strong relationships with operational teams and client leadership. Uphold principles of integrity, professionalism, and accountability to foster a respectful and constructive workplace atmosphere. Qualifications: A minimum of ten years of recent experience in governance, risk, and compliance, including at least five years in a leadership role. Degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are preferred. Proven ability to develop and expand GRC offerings within a managed services context. Familiarity with audit testing, GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream), and substantial knowledge of NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT frameworks. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and independent judgment skills to enhance customer service and teamwork; the ability to influence, mentor, and serve as a trusted resource for less experienced colleagues. Willingness to travel as needed. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being, including various medical and dental plans, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, 401(k) options, and a robust suite of personal well-being resources. More details about our benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

Created: 2026-03-10