Director, Security Compliance (Atlanta)

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Security Compliance to join our Digital Security team.Responsibilities:Apply a comprehensive specialist-level knowledge of risk, compliance, and information security controls to develop and execute a multi-disciplined Information Technology and Security continuous compliance program that considers information protection elements, regulatory requirements and client demandStrategic and proactive responsibility to lead execution for an integrated compliance function across multiple lines of business, building and maintaining trust-based relationships with senior leaders, regulators, oversight organizations, and/or clients; recommend and evaluate risk reduction, remediation, and mitigation activities to continually drive towards a culture of continuous compliance monitoringDirect or be a primary contributor on multiple key projects, programs and initiatives that require advanced knowledge; make independent decisions related to required tasks and use judgment to regularly make decisions on high risk and complex matters; drive continuous process improvement activities by identifying problems and offering solutions; serve as an escalation point ensuring business expectations, goals and objectives are met for all clientsEstablish and drive achievement of the team's strategic goals, objectives, and priorities and, through such, contribute to the establishment and achievement of strategic goals, objectives and priorities as aligned to those of the overall firmProvide active coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing with junior staff to advance their career development and create an environment of innovation and challenging the status quo; manage and review those team members' work product. Contribute to planning for short term needs, such as projects and processes; construct annual plan for deployment of those resources. May have people management responsibility for a mid-sized to small team of entry level through intermediate level professionalsAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum ten years of recent experience in risk and compliance within a large professional services environment specializing in physical and cyber security Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; high school diploma or GED required; relevant industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP are preferred Demonstrated expertise of risk management and compliance principles; experience making decisions to optimize overall operational risk Ability to analyze and synthesize highly complex technical data and convey it to non-technical audiencesSignificant experience with key business objectives and how to balance business objectives against IT and security risksOutstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to direct, motivate and empower others to work towards the organization's goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple functions; ensure execution of strategic initiatives for the organization; capability to address emerging opportunities and how organization should be organized/staffed to realize themApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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California Salary Range: $198000 - $368000
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