Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance

Manager Governance Risk and Compliance Asia and Emerging Markets

Are you passionate about building resilient compliance programs that protect customers and the business across one of the worlds most dynamic and diverse regions Do you thrive at the intersection of information security governance risk and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced global environment

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Manager Governance Risk and Compliance to join our Governance Risk and Compliance team supporting the Asia and Emerging Markets (AEM) region spanning APAC the Middle East Africa and this role you will serve as the primary compliance and assurance lead for the region driving audit programs managing contractual information security obligations and acting as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.

This is a high-impact highly visible role that sits at the intersection of compliance operations customer assurance and strategic risk management across a broad portfolio of markets and regulatory environments.

This role is based in Melbourne.

About the Role

In this opportunity as Manager Governance Risk and Compliance you will:

• Lead and coordinate the AEM regions compliance audit program including ISO 27001 ISO 9001 ISO 42001 SOC 1 SOC 2 Type II and IRAP assessments while managing auditor relationships evidence collection findings and corrective actions.

• Review and negotiate information security obligations within customer contracts including non-standard commitments working closely with Legal and securing appropriate approvals where required.

• Maintain SOPs and support process alignment between Customer Assurance and GRC contributing to continuous improvement of operational workflows.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Legal BISOs Product Teams and Global Compliance as well as external auditors and customers across the AEM region.

• Drive risk management and compliance activities across assigned technology platforms by interpreting and applying relevant regulatory legal contractual and security requirements.

• Conduct and support information security risk assessments identify control gaps and develop remediation plans aligned with Thomson Reuters global frameworks.

• Monitor the regulatory landscape across APAC the Middle East Africa and Japan while promoting security awareness compliance culture and opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.

About You

Youre a fit for the role of Manager Governance Risk and Compliance if you have the following required qualifications:

• Proven experience in information security governance risk and compliance cybersecurity compliance or technology risk preferably within a large national or global organisation.

• Strong working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001 ISO 9001 SOC 1 SOC 2 Type II and IRAP.

• Demonstrated experience managing compliance audit programs coordinating with external auditors overseeing evidence collection and tracking findings through to remediation.

• Experience reviewing and negotiating information security clauses in customer contracts partnering with Legal to manage non-standard or exceptional commitments.

• Familiarity with regulatory privacy and data protection requirements across APAC the Middle East Africa and/or Japan.

• Experience using GRC platforms or risk management tools such as Protecht or equivalent to manage audit evidence corrective actions risks and findings.

• Strong stakeholder management communication and influencing skills with the ability to manage customer escalations produce executive-ready reporting lead initiatives and work independently while continuously adapting and learning.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor or CISA.

• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

• Knowledge of privacy and data protection regulations relevant to the AEM region (e.g. PDPA PIPL POPIA UAE PDPL or equivalent).

• Experience working in or supporting highly regulated industries such as financial services legal or media.

• Familiarity with AI governance and responsible AI risk frameworks.

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Whats in it For You

• Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.

• Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.

• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

• Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal tax accounting compliance government and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26000 employees across more than 70 countries where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity accuracy fairness and transparency are under attack we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1