Security GRC & AI Analyst

PoloWorks
Cheltenham, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£45,000.0 - £55,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Phishing Information Technology Security Auditing Data Classification Microsoft Power Automate Deployment Automation

Job description

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Security GRC & AI Analyst to play a key role in strengthening our information security framework whilst supporting the safe and responsible adoption of AI technologies across the Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a security professional who enjoys working across governance, risk, compliance, operational security and emerging technology, helping to shape how AI is governed within a modern insurance business., * Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

  • ISO 27001 certification and continuous improvement
  • Operational Resilience (OpRes) and DORA compliance
  • Microsoft Defender and Purview administration
  • AI governance, risk management and responsible AI adoption

Working closely with Risk & Compliance teams, Technology, business leaders and third-party suppliers, you will help ensure Marco Group maintains strong security controls, manages risk effectively and adopts AI technologies in a secure and compliant manner.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of information security policies, procedures and standards
  • Assist with ISO 27001 certification activities, including control reviews, evidence collection and audit preparation
  • Support DORA compliance activities, ICT risk management and remediation tracking
  • Contribute to Lloyd’s Operational Resilience (OpRes) requirements, including scenario testing and self-assessments
  • Monitor compliance against recognised frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF and Lloyd’s requirements
  • Identify, assess and track security and AI-related risks through to resolution
  • Produce KRI/KPI reporting for governance forums and stakeholders
  • Support third-party and supplier security assessments

AI Governance & Responsible AI

  • Support governance and oversight of AI tools used across Marco and PoloWorks, including Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude and other AI-enabled platforms
  • Maintain AI acceptable use standards, approval processes and usage records
  • Conduct AI risk assessments for new use cases and integrations
  • Monitor AI deployments for compliance with data protection, confidentiality and regulatory requirements
  • Keep up to date with evolving AI governance frameworks and regulatory developments
  • Support the creation of AI training, guidance and awareness materials

Security Operations

  • Administer and maintain Microsoft Defender security controls and alerting
  • Configure and support Microsoft Purview capabilities including DLP, sensitivity labels and insider risk controls
  • Investigate security alerts and support incident response activities
  • Participate in incident reviews, testing exercises and security improvement initiatives
  • Provide practical security advice and guidance across the business

Security Awareness

  • Help deliver the Group’s security awareness and phishing simulation programme
  • Create engaging training content on security and responsible AI use
  • Monitor and report on training participation and awareness metrics

Requirements

  • Experience in Information Security, ideally within a GRC, compliance or risk-focused role
  • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview
  • Experience of security risk assessments, governance frameworks and security controls
  • Understanding of ISO 27001 and security audit requirements
  • Familiarity with AI governance, AI risk assessment or responsible AI adoption
  • Knowledge of data protection and privacy requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A genuine interest in emerging technologies and AI, * Experience within the Lloyd’s, London Market or wider insurance sector
  • Knowledge of Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, Principle 12 and Operational Resilience requirements
  • Experience supporting DORA compliance programmes
  • Knowledge of information classification and cryptography

We’re interested in candidates who hold, or are working towards, one or more of the following:

  • CISMP
  • ISC2 CC
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer
  • CISM
  • CISSP
  • CRISC
  • SANS certifications or equivalent

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