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Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Gain expert insights into the Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance job market, including in-demand skills, salary trends, and hiring advice from our specialist recruiters.

How is AI impacting the Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance sector?

AI is changing the GRC profession. Tasks such as compliance monitoring, reporting, policy reviews and risk assessments are becoming more automated, giving professionals more time to focus on strategic advice and decision-making. AI is also creating new risks around governance, ethics, privacy, accountability, bias and regulatory compliance.

As a result, organisations are creating roles focused on AI governance, model risk, responsible AI and AI assurance. GRC professionals who combine strong regulatory knowledge with an understanding of AI, data governance and digital risk are likely to be in high demand. AI is not replacing governance professionals, it is changing the focus of their work and increasing its strategic value.

What's one thing companies could do better when recruiting for Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance roles?

Move faster and explain the opportunity more clearly. Many organisations still assume strong GRC candidates will be drawn in by brand reputation or salary alone. Candidates are also looking closely at leadership, career growth, flexibility and opportunities to work in areas such as AI governance and operational resilience. Organisations that clearly communicate what the role offers and keep the hiring process moving are more likely to secure strong candidates.

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Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance insights

    • The top 5 most in-demand roles in the Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

      1. Compliance Officer 
      2. Company Secretary Assistants 
      3. Qualified Privacy Counsel 
      4. Assistant Company Secretary 
      5. Data Protection Manager

    • Top 5 most in-demand skills

      1. Requirement for qualifications at all levels: CGI, CIPP/E, ICA, CAMS 
      2. Multitasking: candidates are expected to stretch their skill set across a broader landscape 
      3. Risk experience carries greater weight in these roles 
      4. Senior stakeholder influence and engagement 
      5. Specialist sector knowledge

    • Top 5 factors people consider most important at work

      1. Job satisfaction 
      2. Work-life balance 
      3. A good salary 
      4. Career success 
      5. Mental health

    • 48%

      of GRC professionals are satisfied with their current role.

    • 79%

      of GRC companies found matching candidates' salary expectations challenging when recruiting new talent.

    • 47%

      of GRC professionals use AI tools daily in their role.


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