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Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries.

Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance - Global

Summary:

Strategic GRC Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive global GRC strategy aligned with organizational objectives, risk appetite, and business growth initiatives Lead strategic GRC leadership initiatives including the development of executive risk dashboards and board-level risk reporting systems Establish and maintain cyber risk reporting and metrics to be shared with the CISO

Risk Management & Assessment

Direct the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of GRC frameworks, measurement tools, and reporting mechanisms Partner with business units to identify, assess, and prioritize key information security risks across all global operations

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness

Ensure global compliance with all relevant regulations and standards including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CCPA, NIST CSF, and SOC 2 Manage audit and regulatory readiness programs, ensuring timely closure of audit issues and continuous improvement of internal controls Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business across all international markets Serve as the key liaison with auditors, and third-party partners during security assessments or investigations

Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management

Direct third-party and vendor risk management programs, including comprehensive vendor control validation frameworks Oversee vendor reassessment processes and coordinate external audits to ensure compliance with organizational standards Partner with legal, procurement, and business teams to assess and mitigate third-party risks Establish governance frameworks for vendor relationship management and ongoing risk monitoring Partner with Vendor Management team to ensure Vendor Risk management is embedded in their processes.

Vulnerability Management & Security Risk

Oversee global vulnerability management programs including vulnerability assessment, patch management, and remediation tracking to ensure timely resolution of security exposures across enterprise assets Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning initiatives and coordinate with Cybersecurity teams to maintain comprehensive asset inventories Establish vulnerability management SLA compliance metrics and drive continuous improvement in remediation timelines Direct the implementation of automated patch management systems and ensure critical security updates are deployed within established timeframes

Policy & Governance

Lead policy and compliance management including policy creation, incident response protocols, crisis management procedures, and secure SDLC governance Establish and enforce corporate policies, ethics programs, and training related to governance and compliance Foster an organizational culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical business conduct Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all GRC processes and procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with legal, risk, audit, IT, operations, and business unit teams to protect organizational assets and reputation globally Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure GRC considerations are integrated into strategic business decisions Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including board members, regulators, and business partners Translate complex regulatory and risk requirements into practical business guidance

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 Benefits We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings Professional Development Opportunities Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism Telehealth 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance

 Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity Passion, Drive, Discipline Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Dirty Fingernail Growth Focused

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We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.