Resume Skills and Keywords for Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

A Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager develops and implements frameworks that ensure an organization operates ethically, effectively, and within legal boundaries. Collaborating with executive leadership, department heads, and regulatory bodies, they translate complex regulations and risk assessments into actionable strategies and controls. This role involves evaluating operational risks, designing compliance programs, monitoring adherence to policies, and promoting a culture of accountability and integrity. Using specialized tools and data analytics, the GRC Manager provides insights that support informed decision-making, reduce exposure to threats, and align governance practices with business objectives.

Skills required for a Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager role:

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Service Delivery Improvement
  • Risk Assessments & Mitigation
  • Security Awareness & Management
  • People Management & Team Leadership
  • Policy Development & Governance
  • ISO 27001 Implementation & Audits
  • IT Infrastructure & Project Delivery
  • Regulatory & Agreement Compliance
  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
  • Asset & License Management 

What recruiters look for in a Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager resume: 

  • Proven track record in managing governance, risk, and compliance functions across industries.
  • Familiarity with standards like ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, NIST, and COSO.
  • Strong ability to assess risk, interpret data, and implement controls.
  • Skilled in working with leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
  • Certifications like CRISC, CISA, or CISM; experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, MetricStream).

What can make your Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in risk management:

  • Prince 2 and ITIL certified professional with 20+ years of experience driving governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across tech-driven organizations. Expert in aligning security practices with business goals, managing IT risks, and implementing audit-ready compliance programs across sectors.

Targeted job description 

  • Develop and manage enterprise-wide GRC frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Advise senior leadership on risk exposure, mitigation strategies, and compliance status.
  • Design and deliver compliance training and awareness programs.
  • Maintain GRC reporting dashboards and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to embed a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Related academic background 

  • B.E. – Electronics & Telecom at Maharashtra Technical University | 2006

Sample Resume of Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager in Text Format

HARSHIT JOSHI

Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager 

+91-XXXXXXXXXX | suppport@resumod.co |https://www.linkedin.com/company/resumod| Bangalore, India

SUMMARY 

Risk Management | Compliance | Policy Governance | Security Awareness | Audit Support | BCP

Prince 2 and ITIL certified professional with 20+ years of experience driving governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across tech-driven organizations. Expert in aligning security practices with business goals, managing IT risks, and implementing audit-ready compliance programs across sectors.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GRC Manager at Infotek Global Solutions from Jun 2016 - Present, Bangalore

  • Develop risk mitigation plans and security policies aligned with regulatory standards.
  • Conduct internal audits and supported third-party assessments (ISO 27001, SOC 2).
  • Lead employee training initiatives on risk and security awareness.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enforce controls and maintain compliance posture.
  • Manage a 50-member team and handle regional BCP protocols and crisis escalations.

Project lead-Risk & Compliance Manager at Technova solutions from May 2013 - May 2016, Hyderabad

  • Oversaw project lifecycle for IT security and infrastructure compliance rollouts.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure data privacy and process integrity.
  • Managed audits, vendor compliance, and process documentation.

EARLY ROLES

2007-2016

Served as System Engineer, End User Computing Consultant, and Project Lead across India and UK, contributing to asset management, infrastructure support, and risk documentation.

EDUCATION

B.E. – Electronics & Telecom at Maharashtra Technical University | 2006

EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS

  • License Management: SNOW || Printing Solution: Follow Me
  • Software Testing:  Microsoft Software Relaxation Group Policy
  • Operating Systems: WIN 10/7/VISTA/ ME/ XP/ 2K/ 98SE, MS-DOS
  • Asset management tools: BMC, LAN Sweeper
  • LANDesk: LANDesk Asset Life Cycle Manager, LANDesk Management Suite, LANDesk/EMCO-Application Packaging
  • Others: Apple Devices Configurations, SQL, IBM, DB2 MySQL, Oracle, BMC Marimba, BMC-Remedy, HP –Clarify

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer | Microsoft Azure Architect | SAM Certified | SCCM Certified | VCP 4.0 | ITIL Foundation | PRINCE2 Practitioner | Oracle Cloud Associate 

SKILLS

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) | Service Delivery Improvement | Risk Assessments & Mitigation | Security Awareness & Management | People Management & Team Leadership | Policy Development & Governance | ISO 27001 Implementation & Audits | IT Infrastructure & Project Delivery | Regulatory & Agreement Compliance | Business Continuity Planning (BCP) | Asset & License Management