Job Title: Business Area Lead – Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Role Overview
For our client, we are looking for a Business Area Lead (GRC) to join their offices in Brussels on a PERMANENT contract.
Core Responsibilities
People Leadership & Talent Development
* Team Orchestration: Define clear roles and delegate responsibilities to ensure optimal team performance.
* Coaching: Guide personal development through regular performance reviews, career pathing, and competency mapping in partnership with HR.
* Skill Management: Maintain a comprehensive GRC skills matrix to ensure the team stays ahead of industry standards.
* Recruitment: Act as the hiring manager, overseeing the end-to-end process from job design to final interviews.
* Well-being: Manage staffing levels, sickness, and absenteeism, with a proactive focus on the team's mental health and work-life balance.
* Culture: Act as a brand ambassador, promoting organizational values within the department.
Financial & Capacity Management
* Budget Oversight: Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, ensuring the team operates efficiently within financial constraints.
* Resource Planning: Align team capacity with ongoing project demands and strategic priorities.
* Administrative Diligence: Monitor costs through the rigorous review of timesheets, invoices, and third-party purchases.
GRC Strategic Leadership (Second Line of Defense)
* Expert Oversight: Lead a team of specialists in executing risk analyses, ESG assessments, and strategic contract evaluations.
* Regulatory Compliance: Safeguard the organization by ensuring adherence to legal requirements and international standards (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001).
* Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate GRC initiatives with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and senior leadership.
* Reporting: Facilitate high-level reporting to management and external regulatory bodies.
Operational Excellence & Communication
* Process Optimization: Design and document internal GRC workflows to ensure they align with broader organizational goals.
* Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and information exchange across team leads.
* External Partnerships: Manage relationships with external service providers, including RFP drafting and vendor performance monitoring.
* Performance Tracking: Set and monitor KPIs and OLAs to ensure service quality and delivery.
Profile Requirements
* Education: Master's degree or equivalent through professional experience.
* Experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience in GRC, risk management, or audit.
* Leadership: Proven track record in managing experts with high levels of autonomy.
* Change Management: Strong skills in People Change Management to guide teams through policy and strategy shifts.
* Communication: Fluent in Dutch, French, and English. Must be able to present complex topics confidently to senior leadership.
Technical Knowledge:
* Deep understanding of GRC domains, Cybersecurity, and Information Security.
* Expertise in relevant legislation: GDPR, NIS2, CRA, CER, and the AI Act.
* Experience implementing policy within large, complex organizations.
* Preferred: A PhD level of thinking or equivalent intellectual rigor is strongly recommended.
What We Offer
Join an open corporate culture dedicated to large-scale digital transformation with significant social impact.
* Flexibility: 35 vacation days, flexible working hours, and remote work options.
* Compensation: Competitive salary plus a target bonus and net allowances (telework, internet).
* Mobility: Company car and a public transport subscription.
* Insurance: Comprehensive package including hospitalization, dental, and outpatient care for the whole family, plus an extensive group insurance/pension plan.
* Perks: Meal vouchers, eco vouchers, and specialized insurance coverage.
If you're interested, apply here or send your applications to : nouhayla@synctiv.be