Senior Governance, Risk, & Compliance Analyst

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JobgetherGovernance, Risk, Compliance
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
SalaryBase salary range of $58,000–$222,000 USD annually
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Job Details

Experience
10+ years
Required Skills
Project ManagementComplianceSaaSRisk Management

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of security and privacy frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, PCI, and related industry requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with GRC automation platforms and tools.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, governance principles, and assurance methodologies.
  • Solid knowledge of cloud security controls, general application controls, and risk considerations within cloud-native environments.
  • Proven experience assessing technology environments, controls, and processes across SaaS or other modern technology organizations.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and report-writing skills.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple teams, stakeholders, priorities, and timelines simultaneously.
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of system designs and controls against business, operational, security, privacy, and compliance objectives.
  • Lead discovery sessions with cross-functional teams to identify, document, assess, and improve enterprise controls and compliance practices.
  • Plan and execute detailed technical security and privacy assessments across information systems, leveraging established industry frameworks and standards.
  • Plan, conduct, and report on governance, risk, compliance, and assurance reviews, including post-remediation validation activities.
  • Perform ongoing control and risk assessments and contribute to a dynamic assurance plan focused on addressing the organization’s highest-risk areas.
  • Lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable compliance and control improvements across the organization.
  • Drive compliance-related change management initiatives, helping teams adopt new controls, processes, standards, and governance practices.
  • Support management in addressing complex matters involving internal and external auditors, regulators, and other assurance stakeholders.
  • Develop clear, data-driven reports, presentations, and executive updates that communicate risks, findings, trends, and recommendations effectively.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, IT, Product, R&D, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other teams to resolve issues and strengthen enterprise risk and control environments.
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