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Senior Analyst, GRC

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Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
Senior Analyst, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Location: Remote

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 Bonus Comprehensive Benefits

About The Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing organization seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to support and strengthen its compliance, risk management, and security governance programs. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the organization remains audit-ready, compliant with industry standards, and aligned with evolving security and privacy requirements.

This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Technology, Engineering, Legal, and Business teams while helping shape and mature governance and compliance processes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct third-party vendor and emerging technology risk assessments, including tracking remediation efforts to completion.
  • Support ongoing compliance initiatives, including evidence collection and maintenance for regulatory and industry requirements.
  • Maintain audit readiness by organizing documentation and supporting internal and external audits.
  • Document and monitor security controls, ensuring effectiveness and compliance.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of policies, standards, procedures, and security baselines.
  • Track and manage policy exceptions and remediation activities.
  • Maintain the enterprise risk register and support risk reporting activities.
  • Partner with stakeholders across IT, Security, Engineering, and Legal to drive compliance and risk management initiatives.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts within governance, risk, and compliance programs.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT Audit, Information Security, Compliance, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of one or more security and compliance frameworks, such as:
    • PCI DSS
    • NIST
    • SOC 2
    • ISO 27001
  • Experience working with GRC platforms such as Hyperproof, Archer, OneTrust, or similar solutions.
  • Strong documentation, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving projects to completion.

Preferred Experience

  • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
  • Security control assessments
  • Audit support and evidence management
  • Privacy and regulatory compliance programs
  • Risk register management
  • AI governance and technology risk assessments

What Success Looks Like

  • Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability.
  • Consistently drives initiatives through completion without extensive oversight.
  • Identifies risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement proactively.
  • Builds strong partnerships across departments.
  • Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality in documentation and reporting.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus performance bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Apply Today

If you're passionate about governance, risk management, compliance, and helping organizations build strong security and regulatory programs, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where your contributions will have a direct impact on business success and operational excellence.

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