Enterprise Risk Management Specialist- Freelancer

Position: Risk Management Consultant (Freelance / Contract)

Location: Remote / Client Site (as required)

Industry Focus: BFSI, Healthcare, FinTech, and Enterprise Clients

Engagement Type: Consulting / Project-based

We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Consultant with strong expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and NIST 800-53 controls. The consultant will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring enterprise risk management strategies to ensure compliance, security resilience, and alignment with business objectives.

1. Risk Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks aligned with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 31000, and regulatory requirements.
• Define risk appetite and tolerance in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Create risk management roadmaps, timelines, and policies.

2. Risk Assessment & Analysis

• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and gap analyses (cybersecurity, compliance, operational).
• Maintain and update risk registers, heat maps, and mitigation strategies.
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  Perform Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and threat modeling exercises.

3. Control Implementation & Compliance

• Map organizational controls to NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and compliance documentation.
• Support internal/external audits and provide evidence for regulatory assessments.

4. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Assist in GRC tool implementation and automation of compliance monitoring.
• Provide governance structures, policies, and processes for effective risk management.
• Conduct vendor risk management assessments and third-party compliance reviews.

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Training

• Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Deliver executive dashboards, board reports, and compliance scorecards.
• Conduct risk awareness training, tabletop exercises, and incident simulations

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Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in Risk Management, GRC, or Cybersecurity Compliance Consulting.
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, BIA, and threat modeling.
• Ability to draft and implement policies, frameworks, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with GRC tools (RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream, or similar).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, ISO 27001 LA/LI.

Engagement Benefits

• Work on projects with global clients in BFSI, Healthcare, and FinTech sectors.
• Flexible remote or hybrid work model.
• Opportunity to provide end-to-end consulting from strategy planning to execution.

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