Head of Cyber GRC

Job Description

Senior Cyber GRC Lead role responsible for governance, risk and compliance across EMEA. You will lead cyber risk assurance, own security governance frameworks and deliver senior-level reporting to support regulatory compliance, audit readiness and remediation tracking across multiple jurisdictions.

Client Details

The employer is a large organisation within the financial services industry.

Description

• Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks aligned with industry regulations.
• Monitor and assess cybersecurity risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are effectively applied.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead audits and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
• Provide expert advice on GRC-related matters to senior management and project teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and their impact on the organisation's operations.
• Create and deliver reports on risk assessments, compliance performance, and security measures.
• Coordinate audit, regulatory and risk management actions
• Drive remediation planning, tracking and reporting
• Produce senior-level cyber risk and performance reporting
• Support governance committees with insight and analysis

Profile

A successful Cyber GRC Lead should have:

• Proven expertise in governance, risk, and compliance within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity standards.
• Strong Cyber GRC leadership experience within complex environments
• Deep knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT and ITIL frameworks
• Experience working with EMEA regulatory and supervisory bodies
• Proven cyber risk, control maturity and compliance oversight expertise
• Excellent written communication for senior management and regulators
• Strong stakeholder management across technology, risk and compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong business analysis and policy authoring capability

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between GBP 800 and GBP 1050.
• Temporary role within a large organisation in the financial services industry.
• Chance to contribute to cutting-edge GRC initiatives in the technology department.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Cyber GRC Lead, apply today to join a leading organisation in the financial services industry.