Solutions Architect GRC-12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Workiva

Amsterdam; LondonPosted 2 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full time3+ years exp

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About the role

As a

Solution Architect

specialising in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), you will interface directly with customers and partners across EMEA to design and deliver high-impact platform solutions. You are a consultative platform advisor who steps into complex client environments to create clarity, structure, and trust. In this role, you will lead the delivery of contracted GRC engagements, including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Controls Management, and Compliance reporting. As our GRC solution enters its next generation, you will leverage AI-driven capabilities and Model Context Protocols (MCPs) to streamline technical execution, allowing you to focus on high-value business advisory, client engagement, and solution health. What You'll Do

• Drive GRC Delivery

Own and execute direct service delivery for GRC customer and partner engagements across the EMEA region, ensuring projects move smoothly from scoping to high-value outcomes. •

Consultative Discovery & Design

Lead detailed discovery sessions to understand business workflows, designing robust GRC solutions within the Workiva platform without requiring day-to-day supervision. •

Leverage NextGen AI & MCPs

Integrate AI-driven workflows and Model Context Protocols into daily operations to automate routine tasks, focus on strategic advisory work, and help clients adopt modern AI capabilities. •

Enable & Guide Partners

Interface directly with delivery partners, offering architectural guidance and quality reviews to maintain solution standards without taking over core partner ownership. •

Consultative Influence

Partner cross-functionally with Customer Success, Sales, and Product teams to validate project scope and constructively challenge poor design choices from partners or customers to protect solution health. •

Peer Collaboration & Upskilling

Actively share GRC domain knowledge with the broader team, assisting with onboarding, internal training, and team enablement.

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a SaaS service delivery role, professional services, internal audit, risk & controls, or a related platform delivery field.
Prior experience in GRC, internal audit, enterprise risk management or compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Outstanding soft skills, including consultative confidence, active listening, structured problem-solving, and clear communication with business stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage time independently across multiple client engagements while adhering to contractually agreed scopes.
AI Aptitude: Enthusiasm for modern SaaS technology and AI capabilities. Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows, data concepts (SQL, JSON, REST APIs), or Model Context Protocols (MCPs).
Process Influence : Self-motivated with a strong drive to influence business processes and help customers modernise their reporting environment.
Relationship Focus: Ability to build and nurture long-term, customer-first relationships.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to travel up to 10% travel for customer meetings and internal events
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world's most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation - ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you'll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you're energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we'd love to meet you.

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com .

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. #LI-SP1

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