Hybrid Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

at payabl.

• Job title: Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Limassol, Cyprus

About the role

• GRC Specialist leading company’s governance, risk, and compliance strategies for information security and financial regulations. Ensuring effectiveness of controls, policy alignment, and readiness for audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance and control frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain the corporate policy suite, ensuring version control and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Design and enforce corporate governance policies across business units.
• Drive employee awareness and compliance attestations.
• Facilitate governance steering committees and board-level reporting.
• Coordinate external audits, regulatory queries, and remediation evidence packs.
• Lead business process and asset risk assessments aligned to ISO 27005 and DORA risk taxonomy.
• Run internal compliance reviews, document control deviations, and manage corrective actions.
• Assess operational and supplier dependencies with business continuity impact analysis (BIA) inputs.
• Conduct internal control reviews, regulatory gap assessments, and readiness projects for certifications and supervisory audits.
• Partner with IT to implement control automation, compliance tooling, and evidence repositories.
• Monitor emerging laws, supervisory guidelines, and industry standards, and translate them into actionable roadmap items.
• Support BCP/DR governance and testing programs with measurable RTO/RPO targets.
• Coordinate major incidents reporting procedures and regulatory notifications.
• Own compliance dashboards, KPIs/KRIs dashboards, and audit-ready records.
• Present actionable risk insights to Audit & Risk Committees and regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, IT, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proven experience (3–5+ years) in Governance, Risk & Compliance, information security, or operational resilience roles.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, and financial regulations such as DORA.
• Experience coordinating audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory engagements.
• Demonstrated track record in implementing, monitoring, and reporting GRC programs across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, operational resilience, and control assurance methodologies.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and translate it into actionable business policies and processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documenting controls, risks, and audit evidence.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to present findings to senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in GRC tools, compliance management systems, and Microsoft Office/Power BI for reporting purposes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive initiatives, and work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to ethical standards.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain compliance records and evidence in audit-ready condition.

Benefits

• Future-Proof Your Finances: Once you’ve passed probation, we’ll kickstart your Provident Fund to secure your future.
• Grow with Us: Annual Learning Budget for professional development (after probation)—because your growth is our growth.
• Wolt Your Way Through Lunch: €150 monthly Wolt allowance to keep you fueled and happy.
• Drive in Style: After one year with us, you may be eligible for a company car—performance and availability permitting.
• Park with Ease: Complimentary parking space just steps from the office, so your commute is as smooth as your workday.
• Max Out Your Downtime: 25 days of vacation + public holidays, plus an additional 10 sick days to rest when needed.
• Shop & Save: Exclusive local discount card + tickets for exciting events like Beonix, basketball games, and more.
• Speak Like a Local: Join free Greek language classes, twice a week, open to all team members.
• Celebrate Together: Twice a year, we bring colleagues from all offices together for unforgettable company celebrations.
• Global Collaboration & Events: Opportunities to participate in international company events and initiatives, connecting with colleagues from all regions and contributing to a truly global community