Exception & Risk Administrator

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Exception & Risk Administrator to support the operational handling of risk and compliance processes across the organization. You will work closely with the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team to ensure smooth execution of exception workflows, risk documentation, and follow-up activities.

This role is ideal for someone with a basic background in risk, compliance, or security, who enjoys structured work, is comfortable coordinating across teams, and can operate independently while collaborating remotely in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Risk Register Management
  
  Maintain and update the risk register; ensure timely follow-up with risk owners on mitigation actions and status updates.
  
• Evidence Gathering for Risk Assessments
  
  Collect and organize required documentation to support risk assessments, audits, and control validations. Ensure evidence is complete, accessible, and well-structured.
  
• Mailbox and Communication Handling
  
  Monitor and triage risk- and compliance-related mailboxes. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses, escalate issues when needed, and maintain communication records.
  
• Exception Management Support
  
  Track security and compliance exceptions. Follow defined decision matrices to assist in handling, escalate when required, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
  
• Support in Reporting and Metrics
  
  Assist in preparing periodic risk, compliance, and exception dashboards. Ensure data is up-to-date and sources are traceable.
  
• ISMS Documentation Support
  
  Support the organization and upkeep of ISMS-related documents (e.g., policies, procedures, control lists). Ensure consistent formatting, proper version control, and and assist in preparing documentation for internal reviews or audits, in collaboration with the GRC team.

Requirements

• Educational background in Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas is a plus.
  
• 5–6 years of experience in a GRC, security operations, compliance, or administrative security support role.
  
• Basic understanding of security risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) is a plus.
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
• Comfortable working with documentation tools (e.g., MS Office, SharePoint, Confluence, Excel).
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and take initiative.
  
• High attention to detail and a structured, methodical mindset.
  
• Languages: professional level - English

Preferred:

• Experience working with international teams across time zones.
  
• Analytical mindset and ability to interpret basic risk and compliance data.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to a critical function in a global organization.
  
• A supportive, remote-friendly team environment.
  
• Exposure to a wide range of security, risk, and compliance topics.
  
• Potential to grow into a broader GRC or risk analyst role.