GRC Manager

As a GRC Manager at Zania, your key responsibilities will include utilizing your expertise across multiple GRC frameworks to develop and maintain GRC policies, collaborating with our AI team to train intelligent systems, conducting risk assessments, and integrating compliance requirements into AI workflows. You will lead critical initiatives that align GRC practices with business strategies, ensuring effective risk management and compliance across our innovative solutions.

To qualify for the GRC Manager position at Zania, you should have over 7 years of experience in GRC roles, especially with exposure to multiple frameworks such as ISO, SOC2, and GDPR. A robust background in top consulting firms (Big 4 or Big 10) is preferred, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. A genuine interest in AI and automation is also essential for leveraging technology effectively in compliance practices.

At Zania, our GRC Manager will serve as a Subject Matter Expert, working closely with the AI team to develop models that replicate human decision-making in GRC assessments. This involves providing insights on compliance processes, conducting thorough risk assessments, and documenting them as training material for the AI systems. We aim to seamlessly integrate compliance requirements into AI workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

Zania offers a fully remote, global work environment, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in AI. As a GRC Manager, you’ll enjoy flexibility and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of industry leaders from companies like Microsoft and Airbnb. Our remote setting allows for dynamic teamwork across different functions, ensuring impactful contributions to our GRC initiatives.

At Zania, we provide our GRC Managers with competitive packages that emphasize professional growth and development. This includes opportunities to lead critical initiatives in a fast-growing startup environment and to be at the forefront of transforming compliance with AI technology. You’ll gain invaluable experience that blends traditional GRC practices with innovative strategies, enhancing your career trajectory.

Discuss the specific GRC frameworks you've worked with, such as ISO, SOC2, GDPR, and CCPA. Provide examples of how you've applied them in past roles and the impacts of those implementations.

Explain your risk assessment methodology, including how you identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks. Providing a real-world example can illustrate your thought process and effectiveness in handling risk assessments.

Share a specific initiative where you played a key role, detailing your contributions, the challenges faced, how you overcame them, and the outcomes achieved to demonstrate your leadership and strategic skills.

Describe your experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to incorporate compliance requirements. Highlight methodologies you've used to assess existing workflows and adjust for seamless integration.

Discuss any direct experiences you have collaborating with AI development teams, specifically how AI can enhance GRC frameworks, and your vision for its applications in compliance more broadly.

Outline your strategies for keeping informed on compliance regulations and best practices, such as attending seminars, webinars, professional networks, or utilizing compliance management tools.

Explain the critical criteria you use to assess vendor risks, such as their compliance history, financial stability, and governance practices. Back up your answer with specific methodologies or frameworks you've applied.

Provide techniques you use to simplify complex GRC concepts for non-technical audiences, including using visuals, analogies, and clear, jargon-free communication to facilitate understanding and engagement.

Share a challenging situation in your GRC career, describe the steps you took to address it, what you learned, and how it helped you become a more effective GRC professional.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you track to measure success in GRC initiatives, such as compliance audits, risk reduction, or employee engagement with compliance training and how you utilize data to drive improvements.