GRC Analyst

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L. is seeking a mid-senior information security professional to oversee governance, risk, and compliance activities. You will ensure policy implementation, conduct risk assessments, and strengthen information security across the organization.

You will lead security training, collaborate with IT and other departments, and deliver regular risk and security reports to the CISO and stakeholders. Strong English skills and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security management, cybersecurity governance, or risk management.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or similar are preferred.
• Experience with frameworks and standards like ISO27001 & CIS18 and ITGC.
• Experience with regulatory areas like NIS2, GDPR and AI Act is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Audit Board, ServiceNow GRC).
• Strong understanding of IT risk, compliance processes, and audit readiness.
• Project leadership and strong communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience in developing and conducting security training and awareness programs is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective implementation and ongoing improvement of policies and procedures.
• Maintain and improve Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs.
• Conduct third party risk assessments and ITGC testing.
• Lead information security training and awareness programs.
• Provide up-to-date security reports to the CISO and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with IT and other departments to integrate security measures into business processes.

Skills

Information security governance

Risk management

IT risk & compliance

Project leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Tools

Audit Board

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

Do you have the drive and ambition to help shape a brighter future? Ensure effective implementation and continuous implementation of policies and procedures. Maintain and improve Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs to stay aligned with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements. Conduct third party risk assessments. Performs risk assessments and control testing for IT systems. Lead ongoing information security training and awareness programs to strengthen organizational security culture. Facilitate collaboration with IT and other departments to integrate security measures into all business processes. Coordinate Business Impact Assessments and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and update mitigation strategies as necessary. Provide up-to-date security reports to the CISO and other stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security management, cybersecurity governance, or risk management.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or similar are preferred.
• Experience working with various security frameworks and standards like ISO27001 & CIS18 and ITGC.
• Experience with regulatory areas likes NIS2, GDPR and AI Act is preferred
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Audit Board, ServiceNow GRC).
• Strong understanding of IT risk, compliance processes, and audit readiness.
• Project leadership and strong communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience in developing and conducting security training and awareness programs is an advantage.

Can you balance ambition with care for your colleagues? You'll join our Digital Group Information Security global team. You'll enjoy professional development and progression in a growing global company where we inspire and collaborate to build a brighter future together. You've been hired for your unique perspective – so speak up and share opportunities for improvement. Build a career that supports responsible practices and contributes to better business performance at the same time.

Does it sound like a match to you?

Application due 2026-09-30

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Job Functions Information Technology

Industry Chemicals

At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.