Job Specifications
IT Compliance Lead
We are seeking an experienced Cyber/IT Compliance Lead to oversee and drive our IT compliance, audit response, and risk management activities. The successful candidate will lead the compliance function, ensuring that IT and cybersecurity practices meet regulatory, industry, and organizational requirements. This role requires strong experience in IT audits, compliance oversight, and program leadership, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the IT compliance and audit function, setting strategy and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
Oversee and respond to internal and external IT audit findings, including drafting and coordinating management responses.
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Partner with internal teams and external auditors to facilitate successful IT audits and regulatory examinations.
Establish and track compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure program effectiveness and highlight areas of improvement.
Drive remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit findings and risk issues.
Advise leadership on compliance risks, gaps, and mitigation strategies.
Serve as a trusted advisor to technology, cybersecurity, and business leadership on audit and compliance matters.
Qualifications
10-15 years of experience in IT compliance, audit, or risk management functions.
Strong background in IT audits, compliance oversight, and audit program management.
Proven experience responding to audit findings and writing management responses.
Demonstrated ability to lead or establish a compliance/audit function or program.
Experience in developing and reporting compliance metrics to executives and stakeholders.
Preferably experience with a Big Four audit or consulting firm (audit, risk, or advisory practice).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business terms.
Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in frameworks like NIST, ISO, ITSM, etc.
Preferred Certifications
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Other relevant compliance, risk, or audit certifications
About the Company
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Ha...
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