Lead GRC Analyst

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. Role Overview   MSIG is seeking a Lead , Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)  to help run and mature core security governance, risk management, and compliance activities. This role is ideal for an experienced  GRC analyst, IT risk professional, or IT auditor  who is ready to take on broader ownership, mentor others, and grow into a people or program leadership position.  The Manager will be  hands-on and execution-focused , supporting regulatory compliance, audits, IT risk management, and policy governance. While the role will contribute to leadership reporting,  primary Board and executive-facing responsibilities are limited  and supported by senior security leadership.  Key Responsibilities   1. Governance & Compliance Execution   Maintain and operate MSIG’s security governance and compliance program  Support compliance with key regulations and frameworks (e.g., NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, ISO 27001)  Track compliance obligations, evidence, and deadlines using defined processes and tools  Assist with monitoring regulatory changes and assessing their operational impact  2. IT Risk Management   Conduct and support IT and security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments  Maintain the IT risk register, including risk documentation, remediation tracking, and status updates  Partner with technical teams to document controls and support risk remediation efforts  3. Audit & Regulatory Support   Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including evidence collection and response tracking  Support interactions with auditors and regulators, with senior leadership leading formal communications  Track audit findings and assist with remediation planning and follow-up  4. Policy & Standards Management   Support the development, review, and maintenance of security and IT policies and standards  Manage policy review cycles and ensure documentation remains current and accessible  Help promote awareness and adoption of security policies across the organization  5. Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)   Perform vendor and third-party security risk assessments  Maintain vendor risk documentation, findings, and remediation tracking  Partner with Procurement and Legal to support security due diligence activities  6. Reporting & Program Support   Prepare GRC metrics, dashboards, and summary reports for security leadership  Contribute to leadership and management-level reporting on risk and compliance posture  Support continuous improvement initiatives across the GRC program  Qualifications   Required   5–8+ years of experience in GRC, IT risk management, IT audit, or information security  Hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, audits, or risk assessments  Working knowledge of NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) and at least one major framework (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.)  Experience maintaining risk registers, audit evidence, or compliance documentation  Strong written communication skills with the ability to document risks, controls, and findings clearly  Preferred   Experience in insurance or financial services  Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, OneTrust, or similar)  Exposure to cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)  Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP (or actively pursuing)  It's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!   It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.