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DESCRIPTION
Key job responsibilities
- Key responsibilities include defining, applying, and defending environment, health and safety compliance requirements; operating in alignment with legal or regulatory requirements; and testing, remediating, and enhancing risk management controls. Partners with legal teams to interpret and define obligations. Engage cross-organizationally with leadership to design program controls and test strategy. Influence senior leadership to implement strategic and programmatic controls.
- Key responsibilities include building awareness of compliance assurance programs and expectations across organizations; and acting as a continual improvement evangelist.
- Should be an effective communicator and send clear, concise, and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Experience handling confidential information
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
- Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Key job responsibilities
- Key responsibilities include defining, applying, and defending environment, health and safety compliance requirements; operating in alignment with legal or regulatory requirements; and testing, remediating, and enhancing risk management controls. Partners with legal teams to interpret and define obligations. Engage cross-organizationally with leadership to design program controls and test strategy. Influence senior leadership to implement strategic and programmatic controls.
- Key responsibilities include building awareness of compliance assurance programs and expectations across organizations; and acting as a continual improvement evangelist.
- Should be an effective communicator and send clear, concise, and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Experience handling confidential information
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
- Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Accounting & Auditing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in governance risk and compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law, business, or a related field
- Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CGRC, or CISM
- Experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, or compliance reviews
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including SOX, COSO, NIST, or ISO 31000
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or MetricStream
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and audit reporting
Tips for Your Governance Risk And Compliance Job Search
Tailor your resume to each framework
GRC job postings reference specific frameworks like COSO, ISO 31000, or NIST. Match your resume language to the exact framework named in each posting rather than listing all of them generically. Recruiters scan for direct alignment.
Highlight certifications above your degree
Credentials like CISA, CRISC, or CGRC often carry more weight than your undergraduate major in GRC hiring. Place your active certifications near the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists governance risk and compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry vertical
Your regulatory experience in banking differs sharply from healthcare or energy. Targeting openings in the sector where you built your expertise sharpens your fit and reduces the time you spend explaining transferable context in interviews.
Prepare scenario answers for audit findings
GRC interviewers frequently ask how you handled a significant control failure or escalated a finding to leadership. Prepare two or three concrete examples with the outcome and remediation steps, not just the problem you identified.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
In GRC roles, reporting lines and escalation authority define how effective you can actually be. Before accepting, clarify whether you report to the board, legal, or a business unit, because that structure shapes your real leverage on compliance issues.
Governance Risk And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most governance risk and compliances?
The companies hiring the most governance risk and compliances right now include Workiva, Whoop, and Ivalua, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong in financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology firms with public regulatory obligations.
How many governance risk and compliance jobs are remote?
About 67% of governance risk and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible fields in finance and legal operations. Sub-areas like third-party risk management, policy writing, and regulatory reporting tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles involving on-site audits or physical controls testing are more often in-person.
How do you become a governance risk and compliance?
Start with a degree in accounting, finance, law, or business administration, then pursue an entry-level role in internal audit, compliance operations, or risk analysis to build foundational exposure. Earn a recognized certification such as CISA or CRISC to validate technical skills. From there, move into broader GRC roles by demonstrating experience across risk assessment, control testing, and regulatory reporting across multiple business areas.
How do you get hired in governance risk and compliance with little experience?
Target entry-level titles like compliance analyst, risk analyst, or audit associate rather than applying to senior GRC roles directly. Internships in internal audit or legal and compliance departments at banks, insurers, or large employers provide concrete exposure. A foundational certification like the CGRC or completing coursework tied to SOX or HIPAA compliance signals commitment to the field even before your first full-time role.
What does the governance risk and compliance interview process look like?
Most GRC interview processes run through an initial recruiter screen followed by a technical interview covering your knowledge of specific frameworks, regulatory requirements, or audit methodology relevant to the employer's industry. A case study or take-home exercise asking you to evaluate a control gap or draft a risk register entry is common at mid to senior levels. Final rounds typically involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders in legal, finance, or IT who assess how you communicate findings and manage competing priorities.
Where can I find and apply to governance risk and compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to governance risk and compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing without any intermediate steps.
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