GRC Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used GRC
Lucas G.
Last position:
Self-Employed Management Consultant at nospia e.U.
Provided expert consultancy services to a range of clients, supporting their compliance and security objectives across multiple domains. Key projects and responsibilities included:
- Lead consultant for successful ISO 27001 certification projects, including readiness assessments and audit support
- Conducted comprehensive risk reviews and gap analyses to identify and remediate compliance and security vulnerabilities
- Developed, and improved internal and external policies, guidelines, and procedures related to information security and data protection
- Delivered tailored training sessions to employees on security best practices and data protection obligations
- Negotiated and drafted compliance-related contractual clauses, including DPAs and security-related provisions.
- Designed consent management strategies and ensured effective technical implementation of cookie banners in compliance with regulatory requirements
Walter S.
Last position:
Territory Service Manager Red Hat Consulting at Major German Engineering and Technology Multinational Company
- Migrating from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, 40+ workstreams / projects in parallel (Small- to Medium Sized VM Operators / Critical Factory Workload Owners / Large-Scale Data Center Operators)
Gabriele B.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at PaiperOne GmbH
- Development, acquisition, consulting and controlling
- Implementation of ISO 42001 certification
- Software as a Service in AI compliance and consulting
- AI training for the staff of two Austrian publishing groups
- AI training for the management of the state of Lower Austria
- AI strategy workshop for a Styrian and a Salzburg municipality
- AI workshops for the House of Digitalization in Tulln
- AI trainings for municipalities at the KDZ
- Conducting “Certified AI Compliance Officer” training at the Academy for Internal Audit
- Organizational consulting on AI governance at the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK)
- Project support for “homepage chatbot at the öbv”
- Certification audits at Austrian Standards (AI Manager)
- Design of an AI governance platform including a chatbot for EU AI Act questions
Marianne P.
Last position:
Senior PM Public Health Care at Freelance
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Sales Implementation
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journey Implementation
Sascha L.
Last position:
CEO at SEComply
- Founder & creator of a cutting-edge Governance, Risk & Compliance SaaS solution.
- Developing and executing business development strategies to identify new opportunities and expand market presence.
- Providing information security consulting services.
- Specializing in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) topics such as risk management, ISO 27005, ISO 27001, NIS 2, DORA, PCI DSS, EU-GDPR, and more.
- Past projects:
- Kyndryl Austria GmbH: delivered IAM blueprint, conducted risk assessments, developed transformation strategy and roadmap for client projects, and provided support in pre-sales activities to align solutions with client needs.
- Cashpoint Sportwetten GmbH: conducted ISO 27001:2022 gap analysis, enhanced ISMS processes, updated security training, aligned with ISO 27001:2022 standards, and improved vulnerability management practices through regular assessments and remediation planning.
- Hornbach Baumarkt AG: supported the CISO in achieving ISO 27001 compliance, implementing a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), strengthening vulnerability management practices, and enhancing risk management frameworks.
- MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH: created and reviewed security concepts aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
- Stromnetz Berlin GmbH: developed a comprehensive security concept based on ISO 27001 requirements.
- dmTech GmbH: conducted IT security training for employees, fostering awareness and adherence to security best practices.
- Finanz Informatik GmbH: managed PCI DSS-related tasks, including compliance assessments and control implementations.
- TIPS Messtechnik GmbH: conducted NIS2 gap analysis, developed a comprehensive compliance roadmap, and provided supportive actions to address identified gaps and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Michael H.
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
David B.
Last position:
Consulting Manager, Project and Process Management, Entrepreneurial Requirements Management, Test Management at Self-employed
- Project management
- Process management
- Requirements management
- Test management
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Statistics of experts using GRC
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Czech
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using GRC
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
GRC 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 (100%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Government and Administration (57%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Retail (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Governance, risk and compliance
GRC brings governance, risk management and regulatory compliance into one structured operating model. It helps companies define policies, map controls, assess risks, manage audits and document evidence. GRC platforms turn these activities into repeatable workflows with clear ownership and traceability.
Where GRC is used
GRC supports organisations that need consistent oversight across business units, systems and suppliers.
- Enterprise risk registers and risk assessments
- Internal controls, policy management and audit evidence
- Regulatory obligations and compliance mapping
- Third-party risk and supplier assessments
- Operational resilience, issue and action tracking
Platforms and tooling
The ecosystem includes ServiceNow GRC, SAP GRC, Archer, MetricStream and IBM OpenPages. Work often connects these platforms with identity management, enterprise resource planning, security monitoring, ticketing and reporting tools. Strong specialists understand data models, workflow rules, permissions, integrations and reporting rather than treating configuration as a standalone task.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance GRC professionals during platform selection, implementation, consolidation or remediation programmes. They also add temporary capacity before an audit, after a major control change or when risk information is spread across spreadsheets and disconnected systems.
- Replace manual compliance tracking with controlled workflows
- Harmonise controls across subsidiaries and business units
- Prepare evidence, dashboards and audit trails
- Connect GRC data with security and business systems
Austria-specific delivery
In Austria, GRC work can support banks, insurers, manufacturers, public organisations and international groups with operations across Europe. Remote collaboration works well for design, configuration and documentation, while on-site sessions can help with workshops, process discovery and stakeholder alignment. German-language communication may matter when policies, controls and audit materials are managed locally.
What strong experts deliver
A strong GRC professional translates regulatory and business requirements into usable controls, workflows and ownership models. They clarify which evidence is needed, protect sensitive risk data and make reporting meaningful for both operational teams and leadership. They also test permissions, integrations and exception handling before handover, then document the configuration so internal teams can maintain it.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about GRC.
GRC is used to coordinate governance, risk management and compliance activities in a consistent system. It supports policy management, control testing, audit evidence, regulatory tracking, issue remediation and third-party oversight.
GRC connects governance, risk and compliance processes through shared data, controls and workflows. Separate risk, audit or compliance tools can work well for focused needs, but they may require more reconciliation when ownership, evidence and reporting cross department boundaries.
A strong GRC specialist often understands internal controls, audit methods, information security, data protection and business process design. Experience with ServiceNow GRC, SAP GRC, Archer, MetricStream or IBM OpenPages is useful, as are integration, reporting and change-management skills.
The need depends on scope, regulatory complexity and the condition of existing risk data. A focused workflow or reporting change may need a specialist with targeted platform knowledge, while a new operating model or multi-country rollout calls for broader experience in controls, process design and stakeholder governance.
GRC work is often suitable for remote delivery because configuration, analysis, documentation and testing can take place online. On-site workshops in Austria can still be valuable for process discovery, control ownership and alignment with teams that prefer German-language collaboration.
The right GRC platform depends on the company’s existing systems, control model, risk domains and reporting needs. ServiceNow GRC often fits organisations already using ServiceNow workflows, SAP GRC suits environments centred on SAP controls and access processes, while Archer is commonly considered for structured risk and compliance management.
Good GRC work produces clear ownership, traceable evidence, practical workflows and reports that support decisions rather than simply displaying data. Ask the specialist to explain control design, exception handling, permissions, testing, integrations and how the solution will be maintained after handover.
Freelancers working with GRC may assess current processes, configure modules, map regulations to controls, migrate risk data or build dashboards. They can also support audit preparation, third-party risk programmes, platform selection and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used GRC in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 962 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used GRC in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used GRC in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used GRC in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Czech (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used GRC in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (71%), and Professional Services (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used GRC in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Strategy (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used GRC
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
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