Head of Cyber GRC

Head of Cyber GRC

Full-Time No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead cyber governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across EMEA.
  • Company: Join a leading organisation in the financial services industry.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate and opportunity to work on cutting-edge GRC projects.
  • Other info: Temporary role with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Proven expertise in Cyber GRC and strong leadership skills required.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Compensation

Competitive daily rate of £800-£1,050 per day inside IR35.

Employment Details

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.

Head of Cyber GRC employer: Cyber UK

Join a leading organisation in the financial services industry that prioritises innovation and excellence in governance, risk, and compliance. With a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge GRC initiatives, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development. Our commitment to regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement ensures that you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity across EMEA.

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Contact Details:

Cyber UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Cyber GRC

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Management
NIST Framework
ISO 27001
COBIT