GRC & Business Resilience Associate Manager

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About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is an intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We deliver modern SaaS solutions that enable insurers to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations, helping them capitalize on the power of the cloud.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of governance, compliance, and business resilient initiatives, working across departments to integrate these practices into operational processes and providing tactical support for compliance and risk management.

Governance

• Support the implementation of governance frameworks for key business processes, including data management and third‑party risk management.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and organizational objectives.
• Develop training materials and programs related to governance and compliance for internal teams.

Compliance

• Monitor adherence to global laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), supporting policy updates and compliance assessments.
• Participate in internal audits and external assessments to ensure compliance with established governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Research and summarize evolving compliance and governance requirements for senior team members.

Business Resiliency

• Maintain and enhance the Business Resiliency Program framework to ensure readiness for potential disruptions.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance business resilience, including compliance with operational resilience regulations.
• Coordinate Business Impact Analysis (BIA) exercises to identify critical processes and dependencies.
• Develop and update Business Continuity Plans (BCP) in alignment with enterprise risk and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate testing, simulations, and tabletop exercises for the BCP, documenting outcomes and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to integrate resiliency strategies into operational practices.

Third‑Party Risk Management Support

• Evaluate third‑party vendors to ensure their readiness and alignment with business resiliency objectives.
• Assess vendor business continuity and disaster recovery plans as part of due diligence to mitigate risks.
• Maintain documentation and tracking of third‑party dependencies that impact business continuity.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and/or equivalent experience relevant to the functional area.
• 4+ years of applicable experience in governance, compliance, risk management, or business resiliency; or equivalent additional years of experience.
• Basic understanding of governance frameworks and business resiliency program requirements, including global regulations such as DORA.
• Demonstrated ability to support cross‑functional projects and align operational tasks with compliance objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Preferred Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Preferred certifications: CBCMP, CBCP or equivalent.
• Experience supporting business resiliency or continuity planning initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with third‑party risk management processes and vendor assessments from a resiliency perspective preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of governance, compliance, privacy, and business resiliency principles, including risk management frameworks, policy development, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and organizational resilience practices.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks, identify gaps, and support design and implementation of effective governance, compliance, and business resilience solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, and priorities in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document processes, convey findings, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally, build partnerships, and foster a collaborative approach to achieving governance and resiliency objectives.
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and organizational integrity.
• Strong organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness in governance and resiliency processes.
• Willingness to stay current on emerging governance, compliance, privacy, and resiliency trends, regulations, and best practices, and adapt strategies accordingly.

Additional Information

• Travel: 0‑10%
• Location: Remote Poland or hybrid out of our Warsaw office
• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of job location. The Company does not sponsor visa petitions for this position.

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