Technical GRC Analyst

Technical Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Intro

We have an incredible opportunity for a Technical GRC Analyst to join our IT Security and Governance team on a permanent basis (home based).

Who we are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.   

The role

The Technical GRC Analyst is responsible for supporting the maintenance of a formal governance and compliance framework, aligned with the business strategy, objectives, and values, and supports clear and consistent reporting of metrics and performance indicators.

This role will be responsible for internal and external audits and client questionnaires that come in to the Technology, Security and Governance teams, ensuring timely and effective responses and remediation actions. Day to day activities will also include supporting Technology Security and Governance Risk management and Third Party Assurance amongst others.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The person

We are looking for someone with experience as a Technical GRC Analyst or experience from a related role such as third party assurance, risk or security. You will have experience conducting third party security assessments to evaluate vendor security posture, leveraging TPRM tools for risk analysis, and driving automation to streamline the assurance process. You will be capable of identifying, assessing, and monitoring technology risks, ensuring alignment within risk appetite. Knowledge of IT governance, risk, compliance frameworks, standards, and best practices would be a distinct advantage as would experience of Cyber risk quantification.

To be successful in this role you will have a collaborative attitude and a desire to build effective working relationships with various stakeholders across Railpen. You will be comfortable in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audience as well as having an analytical and detail oriented approach to problem solving. The ability to work using your own initiative and be proactive is key for this role, as is having the courage to have a view on difficult decisions. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate a passion for IT Security and a willingness to learn and develop within a complex and exciting environment.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. 

What we can offer you

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary of up to £54,000pa (depending on experience)

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Generous annual bonus plan

• We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay

• 4x Life Assurance cover

• Colleague referral scheme

Heath & Wellbeing

• Employee assistance programme

• Heath cash plan

• Eye care vouchers

• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave

• Buy and sell holidays

• Give as you earn scheme

• Paid volunteering days

• Flexible half days leave

• Electric vehicle leasing

• Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Friday 18th April 2025.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life