Vaco

GRC Program Business Analyst

12-Month Consulting Role | $85–$100/hr | Potential for Extension or Conversion to Perm

We are working with a leading financial services organization to identify a GRC Program Business Analyst for a high-impact consulting opportunity. This is a 12-month contract role with strong potential to extend or convert to a full-time position.

The successful candidate will lead the execution of a firmwide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) infrastructure initiative, delivering an enhanced data platform, optimizing risk and control inventories, and driving AI-enabled risk advisory capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk and Control Inventory (RCI) Optimization

• Define and enforce standards for RCI data attributes (e.g., org hierarchy, taxonomy, mapping)
• Manage governance workflows and approval processes
• Review and ensure the integrity and completeness of risk data (RCI, KRIs, incidents, issues)

2. Data Quality & Governance

• Identify and document data quality gaps across GRC domains
• Lead remediation efforts in collaboration with governance teams
• Track data quality improvements through defined metrics

3. Insights & Dashboard Delivery

• Integrate related data sources to enrich the RCI platform
• Develop insightful dashboards for senior leadership
• Measure success through dashboard usage and stakeholder satisfaction

4. Training, Governance, and Change Management

• Deliver standardized training and communication materials
• Establish transparent change management processes
• Promote sustainable and auditable GRC practices

Ideal Candidate Profile

Execution & Ownership

• Transform complex requirements into a clear roadmap
• Oversee RCI framework governance and data quality efforts
• Take full accountability for deliverables and results

Strategic Integration & Collaboration

• Connect business and technical stakeholders to align goals
• Partner with engineering teams for scalable GRC platform implementation
• Anticipate project risks and maintain delivery momentum

Results-Oriented Mindset

• Deliver measurable improvements in data accuracy and adoption
• Implement impactful dashboards and insights
• Track success with clear performance metrics

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in financial services, risk management, internal controls, or audit
• Deep operational risk experience, ideally with background in Big 4 consulting
• Hands-on experience with Archer, AuditBoard, or similar risk management platforms
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success in implementing scalable, enterprise-level solutions

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate: $85–$100/hour, commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to shape a high-visibility, firmwide GRC initiative
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Possibility for contract extension or full-time hire