IT Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst

Overview

At Solus, we are strengthening our technology governance and cyber resilience as we continue to grow. We are looking for an IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst to help us maintain a secure, well‑governed and compliant technology environment across the business.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys analysing detail, challenging constructively, influencing stakeholders and helping teams make confident, risk‑based decisions.

As our IT GRC Analyst, you will support the Cyber Security, Risk and Assurance function with a mixture of governance activity, assurance reviews, supplier assessments and compliance oversight. You will help us meet Aviva Group requirements, regulatory expectations and industry standards while ensuring our technology risks are understood and well‑managed.

Location:

Fully remote (UK based).

This is an individual contributor role with a high level of ownership and plenty of opportunity to influence how we operate.

• Maintain and improve our IT risk register, ensuring risks are clear, evidenced and tracked
• Support risk owners with guidance on controls, remediation and governance requirements
• Complete compliance reviews, control testing and assurance activities
• Produce risk and compliance reporting for leadership forums
• Carry out supplier assurance assessments, recommend improvements and elevate risk where needed
• Keep IT policies and standards up to date and aligned with Aviva and recognised frameworks
• Provide clear insight to non‑technical colleagues on risk, controls and potential impacts
• Support Group assurance activity and represent Solus in relevant forums

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• Knowledge of GRC frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials or DPA
• Experience in risk management, governance or cyber/security assurance
• The ability to analyse complex information and turn it into clear, meaningful insight
• Confidence challenging and advising colleagues at all levels
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Certifications such as CISM, CRISC or CGRC are desirable but not essential.

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just let us know after applying.