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Team Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Vice President (SVP) of Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead our global GRC function. The SVP will be a critical member of the Office of the CISO and will be responsible for defining and executing our cybersecurity strategy, ensuring our organization operates within a robust and compliant security framework. This leader will drive a culture of security awareness and accountability across the enterprise, managing risk effectively to protect our assets and maintain stakeholder trust.
This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership role focused on GRC.
- Intimate knowledge of SoX, SoC2, ISO27K, NYDFS regulation and relevant international equivalents are required.
- Proven experience in a complex, global organization, preferably within a highly regulated industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology).
- Demonstrated track record of successfully building and leading enterprise-wide GRC programs.
- Prior Board exposure in public companies.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
Certifications:
- ISACA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certifications are a plus.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term GRC strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Present regularly to the Board and executive team on cyber risk posture and program effectiveness.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of our cybersecurity governance framework, policies, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
- Manage and mature our cybersecurity policy lifecycle, including development, communication, and enforcement.
- Lead the enterprise-wide cyber risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
- Lead an international group of senior security and business risk liaisons to disseminate and enforce regional and corporate compliance, offer central security services such as advisory and technology.
- Ensure the company's adherence to all relevant national and international cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (e.g. SOX, PCI-DSS, NYDFS, etc.).
- Act as the primary point of contact for external and internal audits related to cybersecurity, overseeing the remediation of any findings.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of GRC professionals.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including legal, HR, IT, and business leaders, as well as regulators and industry peers.
- 10-20% travel and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.
For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short- and long-term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for the possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance to plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
Pay Scale Information:
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $225,800.00 - $474,300.00. The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development—while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title: SVP, Governance Risk and Compliance

Team Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Vice President (SVP) of Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead our global GRC function. The SVP will be a critical member of the Office of the CISO and will be responsible for defining and executing our cybersecurity strategy, ensuring our organization operates within a robust and compliant security framework. This leader will drive a culture of security awareness and accountability across the enterprise, managing risk effectively to protect our assets and maintain stakeholder trust.
This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership role focused on GRC.
- Intimate knowledge of SoX, SoC2, ISO27K, NYDFS regulation and relevant international equivalents are required.
- Proven experience in a complex, global organization, preferably within a highly regulated industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology).
- Demonstrated track record of successfully building and leading enterprise-wide GRC programs.
- Prior Board exposure in public companies.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
Certifications:
- ISACA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certifications are a plus.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term GRC strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Present regularly to the Board and executive team on cyber risk posture and program effectiveness.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of our cybersecurity governance framework, policies, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
- Manage and mature our cybersecurity policy lifecycle, including development, communication, and enforcement.
- Lead the enterprise-wide cyber risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
- Lead an international group of senior security and business risk liaisons to disseminate and enforce regional and corporate compliance, offer central security services such as advisory and technology.
- Ensure the company's adherence to all relevant national and international cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (e.g. SOX, PCI-DSS, NYDFS, etc.).
- Act as the primary point of contact for external and internal audits related to cybersecurity, overseeing the remediation of any findings.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of GRC professionals.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including legal, HR, IT, and business leaders, as well as regulators and industry peers.
- 10-20% travel and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.
For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short- and long-term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for the possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance to plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
Pay Scale Information:
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $225,800.00 - $474,300.00. The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development—while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title: SVP, Governance Risk and Compliance
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Credential your specialized certifications before applying
CISA, CRISC, CISM, and CFE designations strengthen your PERM case by demonstrating specialized qualifications beyond a standard degree. Document each certification with official transcripts and issuing-body letters before your employer opens the labor certification process.
Target employers with dedicated compliance functions
Banks, insurance carriers, healthcare networks, and publicly traded manufacturers maintain standalone GRC teams and routinely sponsor foreign workers. Employers with formal compliance programs are far more likely to have HR infrastructure that understands PERM filings.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by GRC job titles and green card sponsorship history to find employers who have filed PERM applications for compliance roles, saving weeks of manual research into DOL disclosure data.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage bands for your GRC title before salary negotiations close.
Clarify the employer job description matches PERM requirements
PERM job postings must state the minimum requirements actually needed for the role, not inflated credentials. A mismatch between what your employer lists and what USCIS expects for EB-2 advanced-degree professionals can trigger an audit before your I-140 is filed.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your timeline
If your priority date is current for your country of birth, your employer can file the I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off the wait for work authorization while your green card processes.
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Find Governance Risk And Compliance JobsGovernance Risk And Compliance Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do governance, risk, and compliance roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most GRC positions qualify under EB-2 when the role requires an advanced degree in a field like finance, law, accounting, or information security. Roles filled by professionals with a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of specialized experience typically qualify under EB-3. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, not your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a compliance professional?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 green cards have no annual lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to a year before the I-140 petition is even filed. H-1B approval can happen in weeks and provides immediate work authorization, but it caps out at six years without a green card in progress.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a GRC employer?
Your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notice, proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. For GRC roles, DOL scrutinizes whether the posted minimum requirements are genuinely necessary and whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for that specific compliance SOC code and work location.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for compliance and risk roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for GRC positions where employers have a documented history of PERM filings, so you're not applying blind. Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and government contractors are frequent sponsors because their regulatory obligations create ongoing demand for compliance professionals that can't always be filled domestically.
Can my priority date affect how long it takes to get a green card in a GRC role?
Yes. Your priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140 petition, and how long you wait for a green card depends entirely on your country of birth and the monthly Visa Bulletin cutoff dates. Most countries other than India and China see relatively short waits at EB-3, but Indian-born GRC professionals can face multi-year backlogs regardless of how quickly the PERM process finishes.
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