GRC Manager - Metrics, Monitoring and Data Analytics
Springer Group
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager – Metrics, Monitoring and Data Analytics to join our Global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. This senior role will lead data-driven initiatives, establish metrics and monitoring processes to demonstrate effectiveness over an expanded mandate, oversee performance metrics, and manage analytics platforms to drive business insight for the Group compliance program.
Must Have
- Lead GRC monitoring and data strategy development and execution.
- Manage and optimize analytics platforms for data visualization and reporting.
- Design and implement performance metrics and monitoring frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data needs and insights.
- Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement in data processes and analytics.
- Expertise in working with datasets, pivot tables, and data segmentation.
- Proven ability to complete projects and deliver results.
- Minimum 10 years experience in data analytics, metrics, and monitoring roles.
- Leadership experience in managing strategic initiatives.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Looker, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and quality assurance.
Good to Have
- Legal or accountancy qualifications an advantage
- German language skills are an advantage
- Experience working in Big Four consulting firms (EY, PWC, Deloitte or KPMG) is highly desirable.
Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager – Metrics, Monitoring and Data Analytics to join our Global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team and lead our data-driven initiatives and monitoring of the Group compliance program.
This senior role is equivalent to an experienced Manager in a Big Four consulting firm (e.g., EY, KPMG, Deloitte or PWC) and will be responsible for shaping and executing the GRC monitoring and data strategy, establish metrics and monitoring processes to demonstrate effectiveness over an expanded mandate and overseeing performance metrics, and managing analytics platforms to drive business insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the GRC monitoring and data strategy.
- Manage and optimize analytics platforms and tools for data visualization and reporting.
- Design performance metrics and monitoring frameworks which can be implemented across various departments/not dependent on underlying systems to measure compliance effectiveness, taking into account new technologies such as AI to support risk detection and monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver actionable insights.
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in data processes and analytics capabilities.
- Expertise in working with both small and large datasets, utilizing pivot tables, creative in segmenting data to identify key insights, themes or trends.
- Proven ability to see projects through to completion, with a strong track record of following through and delivering results.
Experience, skills and qualification requirements
Essential
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in data analytics, metrics, and monitoring roles.
- Proven leadership experience in managing strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams at once.
- Advanced proficiency in analytics and utilizing dashboard tools such as Power BI, Looker, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
- Legal or accountancy qualifications an advantage
- German language skills are an advantage
- Experience working in Big Four consulting firms (EY, PWC, Deloitte or KPMG) is highly desirable.
Core Technical Skills
- Advanced Analytics Tools: Proficiency in platforms like Power BI, Looker, Tableau, or similar for data visualization and reporting.
- Data Strategy Development: Ability to design and execute enterprise-wide data strategies.
- Performance Metrics Design: Expertise in creating and implementing monitoring frameworks across departments.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and data quality assurance.
Leadership & Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in working with diverse teams to identify data needs and deliver insights.
- Strategic Communication: Capable of presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.