Senior Compliance Manager - Control Testing & GRC Oversight

Senior Compliance Manager - Control Testing & GRC Oversight

As a CBRE Compliance Sr. Manager, you will lead control testing and oversight within Global Ethics & Compliance (E&C). You will own the annual testing plan and drive execution and continuous improvement of the enterprise compliance control testing program, including oversight of field and segment monitoring and delivery of cross-functional control initiatives. You will also support integration of issue management and control standards across the enterprise in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Audit.

Control Testing Program Leadership

• Own the annual compliance control testing plan (scope, risk prioritization, frequency, sampling, and resourcing).
• Identify AI use cases to automate and improve control testing.
• Lead end-to-end testing across in-scope compliance domains; ensure procedures are sound, evidence is retained, and conclusions are well-supported.
• Review and approve workpapers, results, and exception reporting; quality-check findings before communication to control owners and leadership.
• Report testing coverage, progress, trends, and remediation status with clear, executive-ready updates for governance forums.

Field & Segment Compliance Monitoring Oversight

• Oversee monitoring performed by field and segment compliance teams to ensure a consistent, risk-based approach aligned to enterprise standards.
• Maintain monitoring standards and templates; perform periodic quality reviews and provide coaching.
• Partner with segment compliance leaders to identify thematic risks, coverage gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Aggregate monitoring results to surface trends, emerging risks, and root causes for GRC and ERM reporting.

Large-Scale Control Initiative Project Management

• Lead large, cross-functional control initiatives (control design/rationalization, regulatory response, and significant remediation) in partnership with ERM and Internal Audit.
• Manage project risks, escalate roadblocks, and deliver control outcomes on time and within scope.

Issue Management & Control Standards Integration

• Support enterprise alignment of issue management and control standards with ERM (definitions, taxonomy, severity, and lifecycle).
• Partner with control and issue owners to document, root-cause, assign, track, and validate remediation of issues from testing, monitoring, or audit.
• Support control framework governance (design, documentation, ownership, and testability) and drive adoption across compliance domains.
• Serve as the GRC point of contact for Internal Audit and external auditors on testing; coordinate responses and support resolution of findings.

Leadership & Influence

• Lead control testing engagements; align stakeholders on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day testing activities, schedules, and dependencies to meet program deadlines.
• Serve as an SME on compliance controls and testing; present to leaders and represent GREC in cross-functional forums.
• Model CBRE RISE values and influence stakeholders to align on solutions and priorities.
• Solve complex problems and improve testing methods, processes, and standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5–8 years of experience in compliance, internal audit, risk management, or controls testing (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience building and executing risk-based testing plans and/or second-line monitoring programs in a large, complex organization.
• Working knowledge of control frameworks (e.g., COSO), issue management lifecycles, and control standards; SOC audit/reporting knowledge preferred.
• Proven project management experience leading cross-functional control or remediation initiatives end-to-end.
• Experience partnering with ERM, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to apply standards and resolve control issues.
• Ability to communicate sensitive, complex information, set expectations, and address performance issues.
• Leadership skills to drive results across teams and functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., Optro, ServiceNow) preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Compliance Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Compliance Manager position is $120,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).