Grc Manager (Remote)

At Zania, we’re redefining security compliance with cutting-edge AI solutions. Our mission is to empower enterprises with intelligent AI agents that streamline security compliance processes with unmatched precision.

Our team features top innovators from industry leaders like Microsoft, Airbnb, Brex, Reddit, Instacart, Oracle and GRC firms like PwC and EY. Backed by a client portfolio that includes Top 10 audit firms, Fortune 500 companies, and world-renowned universities, we’re already making a significant impact in the industry.

The Role:

We are looking for a GRC expert from a top consulting/audit advisory firm (Big 4 or Big 10) who has worked extensively across various GRC frameworks. Your primary role will be to partner closely with our AI team and serve as a GRC Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will guide the AI’s development to replicate human GRC decision-making, leveraging your deep expertise to provide insights on how GRC assessments are conducted. Additionally, you will perform risk assessments and audits, creating real-world training material for the AI models to learn from.

Key Responsibilities:

• GRC Framework Expertise: Utilize your experience across multiple GRC frameworks to develop, implement, and maintain Zania’s GRC policies. Leverage your background from top consulting firms (Big 4 or Big 10) to ensure best practices are incorporated.
• AI Training & Collaboration: Act as the GRC SME, collaborating with the AI development team to help build AI models that can autonomously perform GRC functions. Provide detailed insights on conducting human assessments to ensure the AI is trained with precision.
• Risk Assessments & AI Training Material: Conduct thorough risk assessments and compliance audits, documenting them as learning materials to train the AI on how to conduct assessments independently.
• Compliance Integration: Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance requirements into AI workflows, making sure AI aligns with human decision-making.
• Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate vendors and third parties for compliance, using these evaluations to provide additional scenarios and data for AI training.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy: Lead initiatives across legal, product, and security teams to build a unified GRC approach, aligning AI capabilities with business strategies.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in GRC roles, preferably with exposure to multiple GRC frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA), with a strong background in top consulting firms (Big 4 or Big 10).
• Hands-on expertise in developing and implementing GRC frameworks, with a demonstrated ability to translate these processes into AI-driven workflows.
• Strategic leadership skills to bridge AI and GRC practices, helping build AI systems capable of performing human-level risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on providing clear, actionable guidance for both AI development and compliance strategy.
• Interest in AI & Automation: Passion for working in a tech-driven environment where AI is at the forefront of transforming traditional GRC practices.

What We Offer:

• Remote Work Environment: Enjoy a fully remote, global work culture focused on collaboration and AI innovation.
• Impact & Growth: Lead critical GRC initiatives and shape the future of AI-powered compliance for a fast-growing startup.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits with a strong emphasis on professional development.