Ruth Asiamah
@ruthasiamah
CISM-certified cybersecurity consultant specializing in ISO 27001 ISMS, GRC, and third-party risk assurance.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I’m a detail-oriented Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with over four years of experience in information security within regulated environments. I maintain and improve Information Security Management Systems, facilitate enterprise risk management, and manage third-party risks through vendor assessments. I’m also a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (PECB, 2024).
In my recent role as a Cybersecurity Consultant, I executed information security reviews aligned with ISO 27001, CAF, and CAIQ for CNI clients, and built risk reporting frameworks with Power BI and Excel (monthly dashboards, KRIs, and management information). I advanced third-party and supply chain risk assurance by embedding security requirements into supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing monitoring—plus I led the evaluation and selection of a TPRM tool that decreased manual assessment hours by 40%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Consultant
Bridewell UK Ltd
Jul 2021 - Sep 2025 (4 years 2 months)
Performed information security reviews aligned to ISO 27001, CAF, and CAIQ for CNI clients. Built risk reporting using Power BI/Excel and improved third-party assurance by evaluating a TPRM tool that reduced manual assessment hours by 40%.
IT Security Analyst
InterVasCo. Ltd
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (3 months)
Supported ISO 27001 certification readiness through gap analyses, policy and procedure development, and readiness activities. Conducted Nessus vulnerability scanning and strengthened security posture with awareness training and phishing simulations, while maintaining PCI DSS-aligned policy documentation.
Business & Branch Support Specialist
GCB Bank Ltd
Apr 2017 - Sep 2020 (3 years 5 months)
Coordinated with third-party software providers to meet business requirements for international payments and settlements. Conducted system-level user access audits and managed 180 users across five third-party applications, using SQL to produce reporting for four business units.
Team Lead-Trade Finance
GCB Bank Ltd
Nov 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Configured Oracle FCUBS by setting up six product parameters to automate accounting entries for settlements and SWIFT payments. Built forex P&L entries, designed and ran UAT for system readiness, and supported go-live training for three units.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Royal Holloway, University of London
Master of Science in Information Security, Information Security
Master of Science in Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London.
SOAS, University of London
Master of Science in International Business Administration, International Business Administration
Master of Science in International Business Administration at SOAS, University of London.
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Sociology, Social Work and Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Sociology at the University of Ghana.
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Software and tools used professionally
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