Company Statement
EmblemHealth is one of the nation’s largest not for profit health insurers, serving members across New York’s diverse communities with a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans for employers, individuals, and families. With a commitment to value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top hospitals and doctors, including its own AdvantageCare Physicians, to deliver quality, affordable, convenient care. At over a dozen EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care locations, members and non-members alike have access to community-based health and wellness guidance and resources. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com.
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Sr. Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist
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- EmblemHealth
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- Aug 04, 2025 Post Date
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT field of study required; additional fields such as Business Administration, Finance, Law, Project Management, or related preferred
- Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or business preferred
- Technical certifications in related areas such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC preferred
- 10 – 12+ years of relevant, professional work experience
- 5 – 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Audit, Information Security, or a related field.
- Proven management skills, as well as strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead technical teams.
- Additional experience/certifications/training may be considered in lieu of educational degree requirement.
- In depth knowledge of MS Office suite and standard business applications.
- Strong understanding of GRC frameworks and methodologies.
- Ability to gain a technical understanding of emerging technologies, and to effectively absorb information quickly.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and efforts simultaneously, to set appropriate priorities for
timely completion of numerous concurrent tasks and projects within defined resource limitations. - Demonstrated ability to form and maintain collaborative partnerships across a complex organization with diverse
constituencies; ability to build consensus on complex and sometimes controversial subjects - Proven ability to work with technology vendors in the delivery of project solutions; must have a breadth of knowledge of technology and IT market trends
- Experience with Software Licensing and contract management
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written; the ability to communicate effectively by adapting approach, language and style to a wide variety of audiences, including stakeholders that are both technical and non-technical; ability to grasp and communicate the big picture while remaining conversant with details
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Pay Disclosure
At EmblemHealth, we prioritize transparency in our compensation practices. We provide a good faith estimate of the salary range for potential hires, which is based on key factors such as role responsibilities, candidate experience, education and training, internal equity, and market conditions. Please be aware that this estimate doesn’t account for geographic differences related to your work location. Typically, new hires may not start at the top of this range, as compensation is tailored to each individual's circumstances. For union positions, salaries will be determined according to the collective bargaining agreement. Join us at EmblemHealth, where your contributions are valued and supported by fair compensation.
EEOC Statement
We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.
Sponsorship Statement
At EmblemHealth, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require, or are likely to require, either before or after hire, visa sponsorship for work authorization in the United States, including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 (STEM OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant status. Some extremely rare exceptions may apply based on critical business needs.