Risk & Control Consultant (Cyber / KRI Alignment) - Fully Remote

Risk & Control Consultant (Cyber / KRI Alignment)
Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
9 months contract - Fully Remote

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Control Consultant to support the alignment of cyber security controls to enterprise risk indicators and industry frameworks. This role focuses on identifying control gaps, aligning to established standards (including NIST), and driving remediation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
Assess current cyber controls against defined frameworks (e.g. NIST) and organisational standards

Identify gaps between internal controls and external benchmark requirements (e.g. Tier 1 Bank aligned KRIs)

Define and implement control improvements to close identified gaps

Measure and track performance against Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

Work closely with senior stakeholders to align on risk posture and remediation priorities

Drive adoption of new control frameworks across the business

Ensure strong documentation, governance, and audit readiness

Support automation of controls and reporting where possible

Deliver scalable, sustainable control improvements

Key Experience:
Strong background in Cyber risk, governance, and control frameworks

Experience aligning controls to NIST or similar frameworks

Proven gap analysis and remediation delivery

Experience working with KRIs and risk measurement

Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams

Governance, documentation, and audit experience