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Posted June 19, 2026

Business Process Lead – Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, Legal, and Client Engagement Systems

Grant Thornton
Edison, NJ Full Time
Compensation: $202,500 to $337,500 Annually
Reference: GrantThornton115177_2

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

As the Business Process Lead for Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, Legal, and Client Engagement Systems within GTech Enterprise Systems, this role is accountable for delivering enterprise-grade technical solutions aligned to the global needs of the Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal Affairs organization, including end-to-end Client Engagement processes.

The role provides technical ownership and technical support of existing Risk and Legal platforms and associated client engagement processes, ensuring business requirements from Product Owners and Business Process SMEs are translated into well-architected, standards-based solutions. You will lead technology teams and system integrators across design, development, configuration, integration, and testing within these domains.

Operating within the GTech operating model, this role owns technology delivery execution while partnering closely with the business on roadmap alignment, value realization, and solution adoption, and is accountable for delivering against approved business roadmap commitments.

Your day‑to‑day may include

  • Leading the end‑to‑end technical delivery of platforms supporting Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal Affairs, including independence, ethics, regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring, legal matter management, and governance workflows.
  • Leading the end‑to‑end technical delivery of our global client engagement workflows.
  • Owning solution architecture and technical design, ensuring alignment with global business requirements, enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Directing design, development, configuration, and testing of solutions across global landscape.
  • Translating business requirements, acceptance criteria, and non‑functional requirements into technical designs and delivery plans.
  • Leading and coordinating technical delivery teams, including platform engineers, integration developers, data specialists, QA/testing teams, and external system integrators.
  • Ensuring adherence to GTech SDLC standards, including requirements traceability, design reviews, testing strategies, release management, and stage‑gate governance.
  • Managing platform releases and enhancements, including impact analysis, regression testing coordination, and production deployment.
  • Overseeing technical vendor and system integrator performance, ensuring delivery quality, adherence to standards, and alignment to agreed outcomes.
  • Ensuring all solutions comply with security, privacy, risk, and regulatory obligations, including SOX, data retention, auditability, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Partnering with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure end‑to‑end system harmony and data integrity.
  • Supporting go‑live planning, cutover execution, and post‑go‑live hyper care.
  • Acting as a technical advisor to GTech and Risk/Legal and Client Engagement leadership on platform capabilities, constraints, and modernization opportunities.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced or Master’s degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience delivering enterprise applications supporting Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, and/or Legal functions and Experience in the Client Engagement process
  • Proven experience leading complete lifecycle system implementations, including design, build, test, and deployment.
  • Strong hands‑on and leadership experience across applications commonly used in Risk and Legal organizations, such as:
    • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
    • Regulatory and compliance tracking systems
    • Legal matter and contract lifecycle management solutions
    • Independence, ethics, and conflicts management systems
    • Document management and records retention platforms
  • Experience with systems integration, including API‑based integrations, workflow orchestration, and data synchronization across enterprise platforms.
  • Strong understanding of security models, access controls, audit logging, and data privacy concepts critical to enterprise systems domains.
  • Experience managing enterprise release cycles, regression testing, and controlled production deployments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary technical teams across geographies.
  • Experience managing system integrators and technology vendors, including performance management and delivery governance.
  • Expert understanding of SDLC execution, testing methodologies, and release management.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated enterprise environment and Big 4 professional services space required.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Experience with OneTrust, Protecht, RadarFirst and other Risk platforms is desirable.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑relevant outcomes.
  • Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive alignment without direct authority.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

The base salary range for this position is between $202,500 and $337,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

ABOUT US

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected].

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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