Cybersecurity GRC Analyst Job at Kora – Governance, Risk & Compliance Careers 2026

Kora
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Job Type Full-time
Experience Mid
Location Nigeria
Category Cybersecurity
Remote Job Remote

Job Description

About the Role

Kora is hiring a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to strengthen its information security governance, risk management, and compliance programs. This role ensures that security policies, controls, and processes align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and business objectives.

The analyst will assess risks, support audits, and help drive a strong security and compliance culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain security policies aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.

  • Support implementation and monitoring of governance programs.

  • Drive security awareness initiatives and compliance culture.

  • Conduct enterprise, vendor, application, and infrastructure risk assessments.

  • Maintain and update the organization’s risk register.

  • Perform control gap assessments and recommend remediation.

  • Support vendor risk management.

  • Track and report on risk treatment plans.

  • Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, and other regulations.

  • Coordinate internal and external audits, including evidence collection.

  • Monitor compliance posture and track remediation of findings.

  • Assist in compliance reporting and dashboard preparation.

  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure effective controls.

  • Support incident response from a compliance perspective.

  • Conduct control testing and continuous monitoring.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of policies, risks, and controls.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years’ experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, compliance, or audit.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Strong knowledge of frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS).

  • Experience with risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks.

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (financial services, data protection laws).

  • Experience with GRC tools.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and risk assessment mindset.

  • Attention to detail and documentation skills.

  • Effective communication and stakeholder management.

  • Ability to translate technical risks into business impact.

  • Organizational and project management abilities.

  • Integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Health insurance

  • Sponsored and tailored training

  • Paid parental leave & time-off

  • Flexible work style

  • Low-interest loans

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Up to four therapy sessions monthly

  • Birthday day-off 🎂 🎉

  • Employee interest groups & supportive communities

  • Collaborative company culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kora is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities.

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