GRC Analyst – 3-month contract – Fully Remote
My Customer is looking for an experienced GRC Analyst to join the organisation to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance practices and will lead the delivery of ISO 27001 certification within the next 12 months.
The GRC Analyst will focus on maintaining current ISO and SOC 2 standards within the business. Technical understanding would be beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of the requirements of the above standards in relation to contracts and vendor relationships is essential.
Key Skills & Experience from the GRC Analyst:
Proven experience in a GRC, security risk, or compliance role
Certifications for ISO 27001 (Lead Implementer/Auditor), would be required
Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS, and data protection standards
Onboarding/vendor risk management experience
Hands-on experience supporting or leading ISO 27001 certification activities
Solid understanding of risk assessment, control design, and audit processes
Experience working with GRC tooling, evidence management, and reporting
Experience/Knowledge around high volume data process would be beneficial
Strong documentation, communication, and organisational skills
Experience operating in regulated or security-conscious environments
Experience in the Finance Sector would be beneficial
Key Responsibilities of the GRC Analyst:
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned to recognised frameworks
Lead ISO 27001 readiness and certification activities, including ISMS support and audit coordination
Conduct risk assessments across systems, processes, and third parties, tracking remediation actions
PoC for legal department - onboarding/vendor/contract risk management
Act as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external auditors
Design, test, and monitor security and compliance controls, ensuring evidence is audit-ready
Manage GRC tools and reporting to provide clear insight into risk and compliance posture
Embed security and risk considerations into projects, suppliers, and business initiatives
Monitor regulatory and standards changes and advise on required organisational updates
The GRC Analyst can work fully remote for the duration of the contract.
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