GRC, Vendor Risk Generalists
Apetan Consulting LLC · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $95,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Assess vendor risk (SOC2, ISO, privacy).
- Handle security questionnaires and contracts.
- Support RFPs and regulatory alignment.
- Utilize GRC tooling environment effectively.
- Contribute to data labeling and governance.
About the role
GRC Vendor Risk Specialist
Apetan Consulting LLC is seeking a dedicated GRC Vendor Risk Specialist to join our team. This role involves conducting comprehensive vendor risk assessments, including SOC2, ISO, and privacy reviews. You will also be responsible for managing security questionnaires, providing contract support, and assisting with RFP responses to ensure regulatory alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform vendor risk assessments (SOC2, ISO, privacy reviews).
- Manage security questionnaires and provide contract support.
- Support RFP responses and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Operate within a GRC tooling environment.
- Contribute to data initiatives, including data labeling, unstructured data governance, and retention/remediation efforts.
Qualifications:
- Experience with vendor risk assessments (SOC2, ISO, privacy).
- Familiarity with security questionnaires and contract review.
- Ability to support RFP processes and understand regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with GRC tools.
- Experience with data initiatives like labeling, governance, and remediation is a plus.
Key skills/competency
- GRC
- Vendor Risk Management
- SOC2
- ISO 27001
- Privacy Reviews
- Security Questionnaires
- Contract Support
- RFP Responses
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Governance
Skills & topics
- GRC
- Vendor Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- SOC2
- ISO 27001
- Privacy Review
- Security Questionnaires
- RFP Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Governance
- GRC Specialist
- Risk Analyst
- IT Audit
- Information Security
- Consulting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight GRC, vendor risk assessment, SOC2, ISO, and privacy review experience, aligning keywords with the job description.
- Showcase GRC tool proficiency: Detail your experience with GRC platforms and data governance tools in your application.
- Quantify achievements: Provide metrics demonstrating your impact in managing security questionnaires, contract support, or RFP responses.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to risk assessment, collaboration, and problem-solving in a GRC context.
- Understand Apetan Consulting's focus: Research their work in consulting and demonstrate how your skills align with their client needs.
Technical preparation
Study SOC2, ISO, and privacy assessment frameworks.,Familiarize yourself with common security questionnaire formats.,Practice navigating and configuring GRC tools.,Review principles of data labeling and governance.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex vendor risk assessment you managed.,How do you ensure regulatory alignment in RFPs?,Explain your approach to unstructured data governance.,How do you handle conflicting stakeholder requirements?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific GRC tools does Apetan Consulting LLC use for vendor risk assessments?
- While specific tool names can vary based on client engagements, Apetan Consulting LLC typically utilizes industry-standard GRC platforms. Candidates with experience in platforms like ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, OneTrust, or similar solutions will find their skills transferable. We encourage you to highlight your experience with any GRC tooling in your application.
- What is the typical team structure for a GRC Vendor Risk Specialist at Apetan Consulting LLC?
- As a GRC Vendor Risk Specialist at Apetan Consulting LLC, you will likely work within a dedicated GRC practice or a client-specific project team. You will collaborate closely with other risk professionals, security analysts, legal counsel, and client stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- How important is prior experience with specific regulations like GDPR or CCPA for this role?
- Experience with specific regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is highly valuable for this GRC Vendor Risk Specialist role. Apetan Consulting LLC often works with clients across various industries and geographies, requiring a solid understanding of diverse privacy laws and compliance frameworks to conduct effective privacy reviews and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Does Apetan Consulting LLC offer training for GRC certifications?
- Apetan Consulting LLC is committed to professional development. While we don't guarantee specific training programs for certifications upfront, we support our employees in pursuing relevant GRC certifications. Opportunities for training and development are often discussed during performance reviews and career development conversations.
- What does 'unstructured data governance' involve in the context of this role?
- Unstructured data governance in this context refers to managing and controlling data that doesn't fit into traditional database structures, such as documents, emails, and images. For a GRC Vendor Risk Specialist, this could involve assessing how vendors handle sensitive unstructured data, ensuring proper classification, access controls, and retention policies are in place.
- How does Apetan Consulting LLC approach data labeling and retention/remediation for its clients?
- Apetan Consulting LLC approaches data labeling and retention/remediation by developing tailored strategies based on client needs and regulatory requirements. This involves establishing clear guidelines for data classification, implementing robust data retention schedules, and managing the secure and compliant disposal or remediation of data assets.