Data & Security GRC Specialist

Cornwallis Elt Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a GRC Specialist to join their First Line of Defence function, based in London or Brighton. This hybrid role involves supporting compliance with security and governance standards, managing cross-functional change initiatives, and implementing controls. The ideal candidate will have experience in GRC within a regulated environment. Competitive salary of up to £100,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance, risk, and compliance within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with security, governance, risk, and control standards.
• Deliver cross-functional change initiatives aligning with best practices.
• Test controls across IT, security, and data functions.

Skills

GRC experience within financial services

Project management skills

Understanding of security frameworks

Knowledge of DORA and data governance

Experience with controls implementation

Job description

Overview

GRC Specialist – Security, Data, DORA, ISO 27001, Data Governance – Insurance – London or Brighton – Hybrid – up to £100,000 base (dependant on experience)

We are currently partnering with a global Insurance business who are seeking a collaborative GRC Specialist to join their First Line of Defence function. This role plays a crucial part in supporting compliance with adhering to industry standards and regulations relating to security, governance, risk and control.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and technology to deliver change initiatives that align with best practices and the ever-evolving regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Proven GRC experience within financial services or a regulated industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to co-ordinate and deliver cross-functional change initiatives.
• Excellent understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of DORA, Operational Resilience and data governance.
• Experience defining, implementing, and testing controls across IT, security, and data functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, risk and compliance within a regulated environment.

Additional Information

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.