Governance, Risk, and Compliance Projects

Focused on ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST

Projects

Selected GRC work showcasing compliance and risk.

Close-up of a compliance checklist with ISO/IEC 27001 documents on a desk.
Close-up of a compliance checklist with ISO/IEC 27001 documents on a desk.
ISO 27001

Developed risk assessments and controls.

GDPR Compliance Policies

GDPR-compliant policies, data maps, and supporting documentation aligned to regulatory requirements.

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Stack of compliance certification documents with a pen.
NIST Framework Project

Applied the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to assess risks, document control gaps, and support risk-based decision-making.

Education & Certifications

Completed professional training in governance, risk, and compliance, including GDPR, NIST, and compliance program fundamentals.

Experience Overview

Focused on GRC roles, I have contributed to ISO/IEC 27001 audits, GDPR compliance checks, and NIST framework implementations.

Skills

Key Competencies
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

  • Risk assessments and risk registers

  • Compliance documentation and control design

  • Regulatory analysis (GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

  • Policy and procedure development

  • Third-party / vendor risk assessment

  • Data protection and privacy governance

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A professional workspace featuring compliance documents, a laptop displaying risk assessment charts, and certification certificates on the wall.

Technical & Compliance Skills

  • GDPR compliance (DPIA, RoPA, DSAR, breach response)

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 controls and documentation

  • PCI DSS compliance documentation

  • Risk treatment plans and mitigation tracking

  • Compliance checklists and frameworks

  • Evidence collection and audit preparation

Tools & Working Methods

  • Compliance documentation (Word / PDF)

  • Risk registers and tracking (Excel / Sheets)

  • Structured compliance templates

  • Framework-aligned documentation (NIST, ISO)

About Martin Searle

Entry-level GRC and Compliance Analyst with hands-on project experience across ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and privacy frameworks. Focused on practical risk assessments, policy development, and compliance documentation aligned to real-world business scenarios.

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Hands-on compliance & risk management projects

Professional certifications & training courses completed

Contact

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A clean, minimal desk setup with a laptop and a notepad, symbolizing professional communication.

Reach out to discuss governance, risk, or compliance opportunities.