As a Solution Architect specialising in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), you will interface directly with customers and partners across EMEA to design and deliver high-impact platform solutions. In this role, you will lead the delivery of contracted GRC engagements, including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Controls Management, and Compliance reporting. As our GRC solution enters its next generation, you will leverage AI-driven capabilities and Model Context Protocols (MCPs) to streamline technical execution, allowing you to focus on high-value business advisory, client engagement, and solution health. What You'll DoDrive GRC Delivery: Own and execute direct service delivery for GRC customer and partner engagements across the EMEA region, ensuring projects move smoothly from scoping to high-value outcomes. Consultative Discovery & Design: Lead detailed discovery sessions to understand business workflows, designing robust GRC solutions within the Workiva platform without requiring day-to-day supervision. Leverage NextGen AI & MCPs: Integrate AI-driven workflows and Model Context Protocols into daily operations to automate routine tasks, focus on strategic advisory work, and help clients adopt modern AI capabilities. Interface directly with delivery partners, offering architectural guidance and quality reviews to maintain solution standards without taking over core partner ownership. Partner cross-functionally with Customer Success, Sales, and Product teams to validate project scope and constructively challenge poor design choices from partners or customers to protect solution health. Peer Collaboration & Upskilling: Actively share GRC domain knowledge with the broader team, assisting with onboarding, internal training, and team enablement. What You'll NeedMinimum Qualifications3+ years of experience in a SaaS service delivery role, professional services, internal audit, risk & controls, or a related platform delivery field. Prior experience in GRC, internal audit, enterprise risk management or compliance. AI Aptitude: Enthusiasm for modern SaaS technology and AI capabilities. Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows, data concepts (SQL, JSON, REST APIs), or Model Context Protocols (MCPs).Process Influence: Self-motivated with a strong drive to influence business processes and help customers modernise their reporting environment. Relationship Focus: Ability to build and nurture long-term, customer-first relationships. Travel Requirements & Working ConditionsAbility to travel up to 10% travel for customer meetings and internal eventsReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva officeWhy Join WorkivaWorkiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world's most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you're energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we'd love to meet you. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.#LondonType: Full time
Solutions Architect - Full Time in London employer: Workiva
Workiva is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, empowering employees to innovate and excel in their roles. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of AI-driven solutions, team members are encouraged to expand their skills and make a meaningful impact across EMEA. The company's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and insights ensures that employees are at the forefront of industry advancements, making Workiva a truly rewarding place to build a career.
