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Director, Client Security Inquiry & Assurance

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Montvale
Oct 05, 2024
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Tech Engineering to join our Tax Ignition Group. Responsibilities: Lead the function of responding to clients' security inquires Meet with clients to answer their security questions and negotiate compensating controls when there are gaps between client requirements and our product offerings Drive innovation and improvement in the client security inquiry process such incorporating AI into the process, creating additional collateral such as whitepapers, managing metrics, and improving the tooling and interactions with requestors Partner with various groups within Tax's technology function and business teams to incorporate trends into product roadmaps; collaborate with other compliance teams, and raise awareness around client security requirements Review and respond to client security questionnaires and assessments Build and maintain a knowledge base of common client questions Qualifications: Minimum ten years of recent progressive IT security compliance, risk management or related IT security experience within a large IT organization; preferably within a professional services firm, software product, or other highly regulated environment Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred Deep understanding of cloud architecture, modern software development, and technical security controls is required; Azure experience is preferred Strong executive presence, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills are required; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions; capability to work effectively in a global environment, understanding diverse cultural perspectives and international client needs Proven experience in client-facing roles, particularly in handling security inquiries, negotiations, and managing client relationships; demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous process improvement, particularly in integrating new technologies and methodologies into existing processes Demonstrated knowledge of industry authoritative sources such as COBIT, NIST, ISO standards; CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Auditor, LSS Green Belt, CRISC, CIPP, CGEIT or ITIL preferred KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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