
We Know Good When We See It
We specialize in Cyber GRC, Technology Risk, and Third-Party Risk talent placement.
WHY CHOOSE US
A bad Cyber GRC or Technology Risk hire costs more than a search - it costs you an audit cycle, a regulatory finding, or a board's confidence. That is why we are selective: we only take on searches we are confident we can run successfully, because in a field this small, our reputation is on the line every time.
With 20+ years inside this work, we know the difference between someone who can talk about a SOC 2 audit and someone who has actually managed one.
Every search starts with a short intake call and includes regular updates - no ghosting, no guessing where things stand.


OUR PLACEMENT DOMAINS
We do not place across every domain in Cyber GRC and Technology Risk. We place where our practitioner expertise gives us a real advantage in candidate assessment.
Cyber GRC - Governance, risk, and compliance program leadership and execution
Technology Risk - IT risk frameworks, controls testing, and technology risk oversight
Third-Party Risk - Vendor risk assessments, TPRM program management, and ongoing monitoring
Information Security - Policy, governance, and compliance-aligned security roles
SOX ITGC & Compliance - IT general controls testing, SOX compliance, and audit readiness
Security Engineering & Operations - Engineering and operations roles aligned to GRC and compliance needs


ENGAGEMENT MODELS
The practitioner difference.
Hiring in Cyber GRC and Technology Risk is not one-size-fits-all. Some roles need a confidential executive search. Some need an entire function built from scratch. Others need someone in the seat next week while a permanent search runs. We match the model to the situation - not the other way around.
Direct Hire
Permanent/FTE placements. Our primary focus.






Executive Search
Director through VP/MD level. Confidential search available.
Contract & Interim
Available across all levels when you need coverage fast.
Team Build
Standing up a function from scratch, full team not just one role
APPROACH TO PARTNERSHIP
Every engagement is different.
We take the time to understand what the role actually requires and what the candidate market actually looks like - not a generic process run the same way for every client. Our goal is placements that hold up: candidates who succeed in the role, and clients who come back the next time they need to hire.


WHERE WE GET CALLED IN
Why do people engage Lena Advisory?
Hiring in Cyber GRC and Technology Risk is not one-size-fits-all. Some roles need a confidential executive search. Some need an entire function built from scratch. Others need someone in the seat next week while a permanent search runs. We match the model to the situation - not the other way around.
A SOX ITGC, compliance, or Third-Party Risk hire that generalist recruiters keep getting wrong
This is your first hire in risk space - no internal benchmark for what good looks like
Roles open for months - vague scoping, wrong profiles from generalist recruiters, or both
A costly mis-hire already made - now redoing the search from scratch
Candidates who look strong on paper but cannot hold up under practitioner-level vetting
Interim or contract coverage needed fast while a permanent search runs
Let's Connect
415.938.7475
info@lenaadvisory.com
