Title: GRC Analyst

Location: Washington DC, 20036 – Open to remote in DMV area.

Work Environment: Hybrid or Open to Remote in DMV / DC area

Salary: $110k-$120k + Excellent Benefits!

Type / Term: Full-time / Permanent

C2C / Sponsorship: NO

Referral Fee: $500 – should your referral start with our client

Job Description #LI-GP1

Our client, a top-tier D.C. law firm with about 240 attorneys, is seeking a GRC Analyst to monitor the firm’s governance, risk and compliance status, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and supporting risk management activities. This position focuses on policy implementation, regulatory and outside counsel guidance compliance, and handles responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

This position is eligible to participate in the firm's flexible work program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor the IT environment for compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
• Identify, report, and fix misconfigurations that could impact compliance
• Review, make recommendations on, and support the implementation and maintenance of security policies and procedures
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Understand and follow outside counsel guidelines
• Respond to RFPs regarding security and compliance
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation efforts
• Collaborate with legal and IT teams to ensure compliance objectives are met
• Document compliance activities and maintain audit records
• Assist in preparing for and responding to audits
• Stay current with changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Meets the department’s expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate deadlines and track progress of tasks
• Ability to organize work and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
• Understands and adopts the organizational structure
• Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks
• Expertise in policy and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and apply outside counsel guidelines
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree preferred; high school diploma required
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant policy and compliance monitoring experience
• Experience responding to RFPs and audit requests