Director, Risk, Forensics & Compliance (Compliance, Investigations & Oversight)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Job Description:

Ankura is a specialized global expert services firm defined by HOW we solve challenges. Whether a client is facing an immediate business challenge, trying to increase the value of their company or protect against future risks, Ankura designs, develops, and executes tailored solutions by assembling the right combination of expertise. We build on this experience with every case, client, and situation, collaborating to create innovative, customized solutions and strategies designed for today’s ever‐changing business environment. This gives our clients unparalleled insight and experience across a wide range of economic, governance, and regulatory challenges. At Ankura, we know that collaboration drives results.
This position supports the Ankura Risk, Forensics & Compliance practice - one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. The position will focus particularly on engagements with Ankura’s National Security, Trade & Technology team.

Responsibilities:

·       Working both independently and with team members as the project lead to successfully execute projects involving U.S. international trade and technology security controls, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) -related cybersecurity, and other national security-related compliance and program enhancement projects.

·       Leading assessments of clients’ cyber and data security posture, including assessments of compliance with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and other information security standards

·       Leading assessments and enhancement of clients’ international trade and technology security controls compliance posture, particularly with respect to integration of automated systems and tools.

·       Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on guidance from team leadership and experience

·       Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high-quality work product, specifically including Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) and System Security Plans (SSP)

·       Building industry-recognized subject matter expertise in the national security and DIB cybersecurity domains, including keeping apace with developments in cyber frameworks and compliance, and producing timely, polished thought leadership. Professional and conceptual agility to design and execute compliance risk mitigation and information security solutions that are adaptive to client risks and requirements across multiple domains  

·       Helping clients navigate U.S. Government Security, international trade and technology control, and data security requirements

·       Up to 20% travel required

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s Degree required.  Specific focus/qualifications on information/cyber security, network security, and/or international trade controls strongly preferred

·       Prior experience working as a compliance professional and/or Information Security professional and program leader in a company, professional services firm, or U.S. Government

·       Demonstrated expertise in cyber compliance assessments

·       Preferably, experience/expertise with trade control requirements and compliance program support

·       Excellent research and writing capabilities required.  Candidates must be able to independently produce complete, polished work products.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $85,000 to $200,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.  

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