Solution Architect - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Job Advert: Solution Architect – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Location: [UK or US ]

Department: Technology / Professional Services

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

My client is a fast-growing leader in the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) domain, helping organizations strengthen resilience, stay compliant, and make informed risk-based decisions. Their solutions support enterprises across industries to manage complex regulatory environments, mitigate risk, and drive operational efficiency.

Seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in GRC solutions to join our team. This is an opportunity to shape the architecture of enterprise-grade solutions that have a real impact on global organizations.

The Role

As a Solution Architect (GRC) , you will:

• Act as the technical authority for the design and delivery of GRC solutions, ensuring alignment with client business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders (CISOs, Risk Officers, Compliance Managers, CIOs) to translate complex requirements into scalable solution architectures.
• Guide pre-sales engagements, providing technical leadership and thought partnership during customer discussions.
• Own solution blueprints and oversee implementation, ensuring delivery excellence, security, and sustainability.
• Stay ahead of regulatory, security, and technology trends to advise both clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end GRC architectures across domains such as:
• Risk Management (operational, IT, third-party, enterprise risk)
• Compliance Management (regulatory, audit, policy)
• Governance & Controls (internal controls frameworks, SOX, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.)
• Integrate GRC platforms with broader enterprise systems (ERP, IAM, SIEM, cloud environments).
• Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices to accelerate delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to project teams during implementations.
• Support RFP/RFI responses and technical proposals.
• Mentor junior architects and consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record (3+ years) in solution architecture or technical consulting, ideally within the GRC / risk management / compliance space.
• Strong knowledge of GRC platforms such as RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream, OneTrust, LogicGate, or similar .
• Solid understanding of IT risk management, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices.
• Technical depth in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integration (APIs, data pipelines, middleware).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to bridge business and technical discussions with credibility at both C-level and engineering levels.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, TOGAF, or equivalent) highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Flexible working model (remote/hybrid).
• Professional development and certification support.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects with global enterprises.
• A collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas make a difference.