Head of Cyber GRC

Cyber UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 147,600 - 193,725; Part time

Job summary

Cyber UK is seeking a Senior Cyber GRC Lead to oversee governance, risk, and compliance across EMEA. In this role, you will lead cyber risk assurance, develop GRC frameworks, and provide strategic reporting to ensure regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in cybersecurity standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

This temporary role offers a competitive daily rate of £800-£1,050 and the opportunity to contribute to innovative GRC initiatives in a large organization.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in governance, risk, and compliance within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity standards.
• Excellent written communication for senior management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRC frameworks aligned with regulations.
• Monitor and assess cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
• Lead audits and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.

Skills

Governance, Risk, and Compliance expertise

Cyber GRC leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

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.