Cyber Fusion Governance Risk & Compliance Lead

Experian plc; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking a Cyber Fusion Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead to drive operational excellence. This role involves establishing governance frameworks, developing compliance metrics, and collaborating with teams to enhance risk management within the Cyber Fusion Centre. Ideal candidates will have relevant cybersecurity qualifications, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with compliance frameworks. The company offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Bupa healthcare

Sharesave scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven ability to represent compliance during audits.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like NIST, GDPR.
• Strong problem-solving skills in cybersecurity domains.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks for compliance standards.
• Develop compliance metrics and audit readiness processes.
• Partner with teams to embed risk management into workflows.

Skills

Cybersecurity tools and concepts

Data analysis tools

Operational efficiency

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

CISSP, CISM or similar

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SharePoint

Confluence

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

The Cyber Fusion Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead will drive operational excellence and efficiency across the organization, with a primary focus on governance, compliance, and risk management within the Cyber Fusion Centre (CFC). This role ensures that all CFC processes align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices to maintain a secure and compliant operational environment.

You will also lead efforts to ensure risk management and governance within the CFC, enhance data-driven decision-making, and represent the CFC services & processes in front of client auditors and regulators.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity and business operations within a world‑class organization, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Cyber Fusion Governance, Risk & Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and organizational compliance standards within Cyber Fusion Centre operations.
• Develop and monitor compliance metrics, reporting mechanisms, and audit readiness processes to support enterprise security objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed risk management practices into operational workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to represent organizational compliance with regulatory frameworks during client and regulatory audits.
• CISSP, CISM or similar cyber related qualifications.
• Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and concepts (e.g., SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, incident response workflows).
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Tableau, Excel, Power BI).
  • Collaboration & documentation: SharePoint, xWiki, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, OneNote.
  • ServiceNow, Jira.
  • PowerShell, Python scripting for automation reporting.
  • Awareness of AI/ML applications in cybersecurity operations.
• Operational Skills
  • Experience driving operational efficiency and process improvement across operations, with proficiency in data analysis and finance management to support projects and growth.
  • Experience with technical writing, process documentation, and training procedures.
  • Familiarity with common cybersecurity and data protection frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and CIS Controls.
  • Experience supporting or representing teams during audit engagements and compliance assessments.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated experience in governance, compliance, and risk management within cybersecurity or related domains.

  Additional Information

  • Benefits package includes:
    • Flexible work environment, working hybrid or in the office if you prefer.
    • Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan.
    • Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more.
    • 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

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