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.