Governance Risk And Compliance Jobs

Governance Risk And Compliance jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and energy, from analyst to director level, with specializations in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and internal audit. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFigma
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type39% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Rochester Regional Health
Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance
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Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York
Compliance & Risk
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
$115k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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SkyePoint Decisions
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst
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SkyePoint Decisions
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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst
SkyePoint Decisions
Washington, District of Columbia
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration
51-200

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Brivo
Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
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Brivo
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Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
Brivo
Austin, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
201-500

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Virta Health
Senior Manager, Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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Virta Health
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Senior Manager, Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Virta Health
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Project Management
$162k - $209k/yr
Remote (US)
None

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Thinking Machines
Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead
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Thinking Machines
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Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead
Thinking Machines
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$225k - $350k/yr
ISO certification audits

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Governance Risk And Compliance Job Market

Who's Hiring

Figma
Figma3 open roles
Ivalua
Ivalua3 open roles
Weaver
Weaver3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Accounting & Auditing3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Manufacturing2

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 Figma, Ivalua, and Weaver, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 61% of governance risk and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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