GRC Analyst

GRC Analyst

Rate – £500 – £600 Inside IR35
Duration – 6 months initial
Location – Reading / Dorset – Twice a week on site

We’re supporting a major organisation looking for an experienced GRC Analyst to join an established security function. This is an opportunity for someone who can quickly establish themselves, work independently and contribute to a governance and risk programme from day one.

The role will focus heavily on governance, risk and control assurance activities, with a particular emphasis on COBIT control mapping and stakeholder engagement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support governance, risk and compliance activities across the security function.
• Map and maintain controls against the COBIT framework.
• Review and assess audit findings and support remediation activities.
• Conduct control assurance and control effectiveness assessments.
• Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate control requirements into practical business actions.
• Track and report on control maturity, risk posture and compliance activities.
• Support risk assessments and risk management processes.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Proven experience working within a GRC, Risk or Information Security Governance role.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of the COBIT framework.
• Experience mapping controls and developing control frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience managing audit findings and remediation activities.
• Strong background in control assurance and control effectiveness reviews.
• Ability to translate complex control and compliance requirements into language that business stakeholders can understand.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across technology, security, risk and business teams.
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a wider team.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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