A Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional needs a diverse skill set to effectively manage an organization's governance, risk management, and compliance activities.

Key skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Additionally, proficiency in GRC tools and technologies is essential.

Specific Skills & Knowledge Areas :

Risk Management : Understanding the risk management lifecycle, conducting risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies.

Compliance : Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001) and the ability to ensure organizational alignment with these standards.

Governance : Ability to establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey GRC concepts and findings to stakeholders.

Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions to address identified risks and compliance gaps.

Technical Skills : Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer) and an understanding of information security principles.

IT Proficiency : Understanding of IT security principles and standard processes.

Interpersonal Skills : Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders.

Problem-Solving : Strong ability to identify and resolve GRC-related issues.

Project Management : Ability to manage projects related to GRC initiatives.