HQ - GRC Lead
Jobandtalent
Madrid, Spain · Spain
Posted on May 20, 2026
We are looking for a GRC Lead to own and scale our Governance, Risk, and Compliance function within a fast-growing product company. This is a key role responsible for ensuring compliance with SOX, ISO 27001, and GDPR, while enabling the business to move fast in a secure and controlled way.
You will act as the main driver of our compliance strategy, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, Legal, Finance, and Product teams.
What you will do
- Own and lead the company’s GRC strategy across SOX, ISO 27001, and GDPR
- Design, implement, and maintain SOX control frameworks, including documentation, testing, and audit readiness
- Build and manage the Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO 27001
- Ensure GDPR compliance across all data processing activities, including data mapping, DPIAs, and privacy controls
- Lead internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors
- Identify compliance gaps and drive remediation plans with technical and non-technical teams
- Develop governance policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks
- Partner closely with Engineering and Security teams to embed controls into systems and SDLC processes
- Monitor regulatory and compliance changes and translate them into actionable requirements
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in GRC, Risk, Compliance, or IT Audit roles
- Strong hands-on experience with SOX compliance programs (design, testing, audit coordination)
- Solid knowledge of ISO 27001 and experience managing or supporting ISMS implementation
- Practical experience with GDPR in a product or corporate environment
- Experience working with internal and external auditors
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable business processes
- Fluent English
Nice to have
- Experience in SaaS or product-led companies
- Experience in Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG) or similar audit environments
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Security certifications (CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)
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