GRC Consultants in Germany
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Jens B.
Last position:
Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Brennscheidt IT Consulting
KEY PROJECTS
Since 05/2023 | Bank | Senior Cyber Security Consultant (external)
- Advising and guiding the system owners in creating and further developing IT security concepts
- Coordinating and tracking the remediation of findings from reviews and audits
- Advising on the implementation of regulatory requirements for information security
10/2023 – 02/2024 | Fintech | Project Manager (external)
- Project management to close various audit gaps in the field of information security
- Conceptual design and implementation of an information security management system based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Creation and further development of ISMS documents and processes
Günther E.
Last position:
IT Security & Governance Consulting (DORA & NIS2): at Freelance Assignment
Strategic consulting for the development and strengthening of ISMS structures (ISO 27001 / BSI IT-Grundschutz), including onboarding, gap analyses, and preparation of the IT organization for DORA requirements (ICT third-party risk) and NIS2 compliance. Auditing compliance requirements in a regulated environment.
Tarek E.
Last position:
Associate GRC at Egerer Consulting
Carve-out project: Development of certification strategy, implementation and requirement plans across multiple standards — ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and BSI TR-RESISCAN
- Cross-standard inventory and risk assessment
- Coordination with cross-department stakeholders: ISB, executive management, certification bodies, legal and data protection
- Consulting in information security, GRC, and IT auditing
Dmitrii S.
Last position:
IT Risk & Compliance | DORA | IT Regulatory & Operational Resilience Senior Consultant at Jefferies GmbH
Leading Jefferies’ DORA-driven operational resilience programme by strengthening ICT risk governance, control design, and regulatory readiness across key technology and outsourcing domains. Partnering with senior stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic governance, reporting, and assurance processes suitable for a global investment banking environment.
- Developed the Enterprise Register of Information (DORA Art. 28.3) to align with regulatory requirements.
- Defined and embedded ICT Risk Appetite and tolerance levels aligned to the Global Operational Risk Framework, strengthening decision-making and risk acceptance governance.
- Drove audit readiness by reviewing and re-drafting 50+ IT & Information Security policies, improving clarity, ownership, and control alignment.
- Oversaw the Operational Resilience Testing Programme (including penetration testing) and tracked remediation to closure, strengthening control assurance and reducing open findings.
- Aligned 10+ intra-group agreements with DORA regulatory standards.
- Enhanced executive-level decision-making with an enterprise ICT Risk Dashboard featuring KPIs/KRIs.
Udo S.
Last position:
GRC Project Manager at 1 & 1 Mobilfunk
Developed a GRC guideline for project management in the rollout area.
Luis N.
Last position:
Associate Consultant GRC at expertree consulting
- Supporting various clients in data protection
- Supporting Swiss clients during the implementation of the new Swiss Data Protection Act 2023
- Conducting gap analyses regarding legal requirements
- Implementing deletion concepts
- Implementing a joint controllership agreement in a DACH group
- Overseeing the ticket system in the data protection service
- Establishing forecast planning
- Creating and reviewing TOMs
- Handling and managing data protection incidents including conducting data protection impact assessments
- Monitoring and updating security policies
- Assisting in creating and updating security documentation
- Coordinating and documenting security incidents
- Reviewing access, login, and entry authorizations
- Conducting training sessions to raise employee awareness of IT security in the data protection context
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GRC Consultants statistics
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Experience
17 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Audit, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for GRC Consultants in Germany
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
GRC Consultants experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (83%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Insurance (33%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
- Telecommunication (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What GRC consultants deliver
GRC Consultants connect governance, risk management and compliance with the way a business operates. They assess control environments, clarify accountability and turn regulatory or audit requirements into practical processes. Typical deliverables include risk registers, control frameworks, policies, audit evidence, compliance assessments and management reporting.
- Map business, IT and third-party risks
- Design and document controls and procedures
- Prepare teams for internal and external audits
- Track remediation actions and control effectiveness
Core expertise and methods
Strong professionals combine business analysis with knowledge of information security, data protection, operational resilience and internal control systems. They can interpret requirements from frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, COBIT and NIST, then adapt them to the client’s risk appetite and operating model. Their work is evidence-based, structured and clear enough for both technical teams and senior management.
Common tools include ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream, OneTrust, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365 and risk reporting dashboards. Depending on the assignment, an IT GRC Consultant may focus on access controls, security risk, cloud governance, vendor assessments or technology audits.
When freelance support fits
Companies often bring in a Governance, Risk and Compliance Consultant during a regulatory change, audit cycle, transformation programme, acquisition or remediation initiative. Freelance support is useful when a team needs specialist knowledge without creating a permanent position, or when an independent view is needed before a board review or certification assessment.
In Germany, consultants may support manufacturers, financial services firms, healthcare organisations, software companies and public-sector suppliers. Remote collaboration works well for policy design, control testing and documentation; workshops, interviews and audit preparation may require on-site sessions. German and English language skills can both matter, depending on stakeholders and group structure.
How strong consultants stand out
The best GRC professionals do more than produce policies. They distinguish material risks from administrative noise, test whether controls work in practice and explain gaps without creating unnecessary friction. They understand how processes, systems, people and suppliers interact, and they can translate technical findings into decisions that management can act on.
- Link every control to a clear risk and accountable owner
- Create audit trails that are complete and easy to review
- Prioritise remediation by business impact
- Communicate findings plainly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Leave behind maintainable processes, templates and knowledge
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about GRC Consultants, in one place.
A freelance GRC Consultant evaluates governance structures, risk exposure and compliance controls. They may build a risk register, map controls to requirements, test operating effectiveness, prepare audit evidence and coordinate remediation with business and IT teams.
An IT GRC Consultant should understand information security, access management, cloud risks, vendor governance and audit practices. Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC 2 or relevant industry requirements is useful, as is experience with GRC tools and clear stakeholder communication.
A GRC Consultant often works across all three areas: governance, risk and compliance. An auditor primarily provides independent assurance, while a compliance officer usually owns an organisation’s ongoing compliance programme; a GRC consultant may assess gaps and also help design practical improvements.
A freelance GRC Consultant is a strong choice for a defined audit, certification preparation, control remediation, regulatory project or transformation. Freelance support also adds independent expertise when an internal team is overloaded or lacks experience with a specific framework.
Many GRC Consultants work remotely on policy development, risk analysis, control mapping and evidence reviews. On-site workshops may still help with process interviews, sensitive stakeholder discussions and audit preparation, while language needs depend on the client’s teams and documentation.
A freelance GRC Consultant may work with ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream, OneTrust, Jira, Confluence or Microsoft 365. The tool matters less than the consultant’s ability to configure useful workflows, maintain reliable evidence and produce decision-ready reporting.
A capable GRC Consultant can explain the risk behind each control, show how findings were prioritised and describe how effectiveness was tested. Ask for examples of audit preparation, remediation tracking and stakeholder workshops, while checking whether their recommendations are practical for the organisation’s processes.
A brief for a GRC Consultant should state the business context, frameworks or regulations involved, systems in scope, current pain points and expected deliverables. It should also clarify stakeholder access, evidence availability, language requirements and whether the work is remote, on-site or hybrid.
The average hourly rate for GRC Consultants in Germany is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 900 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as GRC Consultants in Germany, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as GRC Consultants in Germany have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as GRC Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as GRC Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as GRC Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Audit (83%), and Project Management (83%).
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