Governance, Risk & Assurance Analyst
Global RelayWho we are:
For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.
Your Role
As a Governance, Risk & Assurance Analyst, you execute governance, risk management and compliance activities that support Global Relay’s security program. Reporting to the Team Lead, Governance Risk & Compliance, you perform assessments, control testing, analysis, and reporting activities that provide visibility into security risks, control effectiveness, and compliance obligations.
You work closely with stakeholders across Security, Engineering, Operations and business teams to identify risks, assess controls, track remediation activities, and support assurance initiatives.
Your Job
- Perform security and technology risk assessments and document findings, recommendations, and remediation activities.
- Conduct independent testing and validation of security control design and operating effectiveness.
- Execute control testing and continuous assurance activities in accordance with established methodologies.
- Support risk assessments, governance reviews and assurance activities across security, technology, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Assist in evaluating controls, governance processes and risk management practices associated with emerging technologies, including AI.
- Maintain and update security risk registers, issue logs, and remediation tracking activities.
- Support internal and external audits, certifications and assurance reviews through evidence collection and coordination.
- Perform third-party security assessments and vendor reviews.
- Collect, analyze, and report security metrics, risk indicators, and assurance results.
- Support governance forums through reporting, action tracking, and documentation.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of policies, standards, procedures, and control documentation.
- Track audit findings, control deficiencies, and risk treatment activities through to resolution.
- Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate risks and strengthen controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve governance, risk, and compliance processes.
About You
- 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, audit, or compliance.
- Experience performing risk assessments, control reviews, assurance activities, or audits.
- Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST and CIS Controls.
- Familiarity with emerging technology and AI-related risks, including associated security, privacy and operational considerations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience collecting, analysing, and reporting security-related information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, documentation and time management skills.
- Experience in SaaS, cloud or technology environments is considered an asset.
- Certifications such as Security+, CISA, CRISC, CGRC or equivalent are preferred.
Global Relay is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
What you can expect:
At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.
Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.
To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.