Senior Consultant, Workiva GRC Solution Architect

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant , Workiva GRC Solution Architect to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workiva’s GRC platform across Controls, Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and integrated use cases.

This role will act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, and compliance stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable and well-architected Workiva GRC solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on Workiva GRC implementation expertise; strong ERM, audit and internal controls knowledge; and prior consulting experience—preferably within a Big 4 or large professional services environment.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Senior Consultant, Workiva GRC Solution Architect for Controls, Audit, ERM, Policies, IT Risk and integrated GRC projects
• Configure and optimize Workiva GRC modules supporting:
  • ERM
  • SOX and internal controls
  • Audit and compliance workflows
  • Policies and Procedures
  • IT Risk
• Translate enterprise risk, regulatory, and control requirements into scalable Workiva solutions
• Partner with stakeholders across:
  • Finance
  • Internal Audit
  • Compliance
  • IT
  • Enterprise Risk Management
• Advise on GRC best practices within the Workiva platform
• Ensure solution integrity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards
• Train junior resources and scale the practice
• Participate in sales motions like demonstrations, proposals, and price-estimating

How You’ll Grow  

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.   

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. 

What You Will Need To Succeed  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise as Workiva GRC Solution Architect
• Strong GRC domain knowledge and internal controls expertise
• Excellent communication with senior management and risk leaders
• Ability to translate GRC concepts into practical system solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills
• Experience working in consulting or matrixed enterprise environments

Domain & Functional Experience

• Strong background in:
  • Risk assessments, risk registers, and risk reporting
  • SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Internal Audit
  • Control design, documentation, and testing
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs
• Experience with:
  • COSO ERM and COSO Internal Control frameworks
  • Risk and control mapping
  • Executive and board-level risk reporting
• Experience supporting:
  • Public company compliance environments
  • Multi-entity and global risk programs

Consulting Experience

• Prior SOX/Audit consulting experience strongly preferred, particularly:
  • Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
  • Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, or GRC practices
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Workiva GRC Solution Architect (active and current)
• 3+ years of hands-on Workiva GRC implementation experience, including:
  • Design and deployment of Workiva GRC modules covering:
    • Internal Controls & SOX
    • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
    • Compliance and Audit
  • Solution architecture and advanced configuration
• Proven experience leading end-to-end Workiva GRC implementations, including:
  • ERM framework enablement and risk taxonomy design
  • Risk and control assessments
  • Solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Strong understanding of:
  • Risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting
  • GRC frameworks and leading practices
  • Enterprise Risk Management concepts
  • SOX and Internal Audit

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Certifications / Credentials

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

Local credentials and/or global equivalents are acceptable

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $69,000

Maximum Pay: $176,000

Total Rewards Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Supporting your total wellbeing is a year-round commitment at FTI. We provide a market-competitive benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, family support, and financial protection benefits.