IT Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Manager

4 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland eir evo talent Full time
IT Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager to embed best-in-class governance structures within a growing IT environment. This is a permanent role located in Dublin with a hybrid work arrangement (2 days on-site per week).

About the Role

The GRC Manager will work with the Senior Cybersecurity Team to lead initiatives, mature governance frameworks, and shape the function's future. You will develop and implement fit-for-purpose policies, drive regulatory compliance, and collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure risks are well managed. Over time, you will help build and lead a team to grow GRC capability across the organisation.

This is a high-visibility role with real opportunity to influence security governance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Governance Leadership – Lead the development and embedding of governance structures across IT in a maturing environment.
  • Policy Development – Review, design and implement policies in collaboration with IT and the wider business to ensure they are practical, effective and audit-ready.
  • Risk Management – Partner with SMEs, Architects and project teams to support risk assessments, especially for new solution implementations.
  • Compliance Oversight – Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS 2). Standardise documentation and ensure audit readiness.
  • Communication & Reporting – Create board-level reporting materials, translating technical GRC topics into clear visuals for senior stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Influence and support senior leaders, ensuring GRC requirements are embedded in decision-making.
  • Team Growth – Support the expansion of the GRC function with people management responsibilities in the medium term.

About You

  • Strong background in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, ideally from a highly regulated environment (e.g., banking, financial services, or similar).
  • Experience implementing or maturing governance frameworks – knows what "good" looks like.
  • Skilled in policy development, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – able to present complex issues clearly.
  • Confident in influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
  • Experience in consultancy or advisory roles is an advantage.
  • Leadership potential – interest in building and leading a team as the function grows.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years' relevant experience (flexible for the right candidate).
  • Certifications (CISM, CISA, CISSP, etc.) are beneficial but not essential.
  • Prior experience in regulated industries (ideally financial) is essential.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland or currently hold a Stamp 1G/4 Visa to apply.

For more information please apply here or contact Niall Moloney / niall.moloney(at)eirevo(dot)ie

Reference: EET7407

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Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Technology
  • Information and Media
  • Information Services

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