MRI Software

Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance

MRI Software$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Atlanta, GA
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years in governance, risk, compliance, or internal audit; 4 years in leadership.
  • Expertise in regulatory standards like NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI.
  • Active certifications required: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIPP, CCEP; multiple preferred.
  • Track record of developing GRC programs in tech environments.
  • Strong communication skills to bridge compliance with business needs.
  • Hands-on experience with GRC tools such as Jira, OneTrust, and Vanta.

Responsibilities

  • Evolve and manage MRI's GRC framework, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks across various departments.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and integrate them into compliance strategies.
  • Drive and manage compliance audits and certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
  • Design and conduct compliance training to foster a culture of accountability.
  • Create and present risk and compliance reports for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Oversee third-party risk management and vendor assessments.
  • Lead incident response efforts regarding compliance issues or breaches.
  • Mentor and manage a team of GRC analysts and specialists.
  • Promote a compliance-centric culture through organizational collaboration.

Benefits

  • Dynamic role with direct impact on company strategy and growth.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated GRC team.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with key departments.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and certification opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead and strengthen our compliance framework, risk management processes, and governance structures. You will serve as a trusted partner to internal teams across the organization, driving enterprise-wide compliance initiatives and ensuring MRI meets its regulatory obligations. In this role, you'll report directly to the SVP of Legal and Compliance and have a seat at the table on strategic decisions affecting the business. This role offers meaningful impact: you'll shape the GRC program strategy, mentor a team of analysts and specialists, and help build the infrastructure that supports MRI's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve MRI's GRC framework, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and risk appetite documentation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements


  • Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, IT, and business units to identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational, regulatory, cybersecurity, and strategic risks


  • Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape-including data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, state privacy regulations), financial services requirements, and industry standards-and translate regulatory changes into actionable compliance strategies


  • Drive SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and other compliance certifications, managing internal and external audit processes from planning through remediation


  • Design and deliver compliance training programs to promote a culture of accountability and ethical conduct across the organization


  • Develop and present executive-level risk and compliance dashboards, metrics, and reports to senior leadership, the board of directors, and key stakeholders


  • Oversee third-party risk management program, including vendor security assessments, contract risk review, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of critical suppliers


  • Lead incident response and investigation efforts related to compliance breaches or policy violations


  • Manage and mentor a team of GRC analysts and specialists


  • Champion a compliance-forward culture by building relationships across the organization and making compliance accessible and practical for all teams


  • Partner with Legal, Sales, InfoSec, and Customer Success to support customer security questionnaires, RFP responses, and due diligence requests


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information security, business, law, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, or Master's in Cybersecurity/Risk Management) strongly preferred


  • 8+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk, compliance, information security, or internal audit, with at least 4 years in a management or leadership capacity


  • Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks and standards including NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI, SaaS or technology industry experience required


  • Active professional certifications required: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIPP, CCEP, or equivalent; multiple certifications preferred


  • Proven track record of building, scaling, and maturing GRC programs in fast-growth technology environments


  • Executive presence with outstanding communication skills; ability to translate complex compliance requirements into business terms for technical and non-technical audiences


  • Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing GRC platforms (e.g., Jira, BitSite, OneTrust, Archer, LogicGate, Vanta, or Drata)


  • Experience managing customer-facing compliance activities, including security questionnaires, audits, and enterprise sales support


  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance risk mitigation with business enablement

About MRI Software

MRI Software is a leading provider of innovative real estate software applications and hosted solutions. MRI's comprehensive and flexible technology platform coupled with an open and connected ecosystem meets the unique needs of real estate businesses?from property-level management and accounting to investment modeling and analytics for the global commercial and residential markets. MRI Software is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, with offices in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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