The Role: IT GRC Analyst
Job Description:
Morgan McKinley has partnered with a leading financial services organization as they look to hire an IT GRC Analyst. This role is supporting critical IT governance, risk, and compliance operations across Ireland and the wider European network.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while embedding robust risk management and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development and implementation of IT GRC policies, processes, and guidelines.
* Monitor IT governance practices and align them with business goals.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT governance initiatives across the organization.
* Act as Local Information Risk Officer (LIRO) to identify and mitigate IT risks.
* Coordinate IT audits and compliance reviews as the single point of contact (SPOC).
* Maintain the IT risk register and perform regular Protection Need and ITSCM analyses.
* Evaluate existing controls against new regulations, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, DORA.
* Cross-functional teamwork on incident management and reporting.
* Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of IT GRC initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline.
3-5 years of experience in IT GRC, IT audit, or similar field.
Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CISSP are advantageous but not essential.
Skills & Competencies:
* A strong grasp of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL).
* Experience with risk management methodologies and compliance tools.
* A proven track record of implementing regulatory requirements (DORA experience is beneficial).
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* An ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Familiarity with IAM, vulnerability management, and cloud/information security.
Benefits:
* Pension plan
* Healthcare coverage
* Bonus structure for outstanding performance