Senior Level Governance Risk And Compliance Jobs

Senior level governance risk and compliance jobs put experienced professionals in charge of enterprise risk frameworks, compliance program ownership, and the cross-functional teams that carry out audit, policy, and regulatory work. Roles cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Technology & Software, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Ivalua, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Ferrero hiring at this level now.

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Open roles13
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIvalua
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type42% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Senior Governance Risk Compliance Analyst
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Senior Governance Risk Compliance Analyst
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Senior AI Governance Risk Compliance Analyst
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Senior AI Governance Risk Compliance Analyst
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wells Enterprises
Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance
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Wells Enterprises
Added 3w ago
Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance
Wells Enterprises
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$132k - $213k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Cone Health
Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst Senior
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Cone Health
Added 1mo ago
Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst Senior
Cone Health
Greensboro, North Carolina
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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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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Senior Level Governance Risk And Compliance Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ivalua
Ivalua3 open roles
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center2 open roles
Ferrero
Ferrero1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage

Senior Level Governance Risk And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level governance risk and compliance job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned compliance programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience leading risk assessments, advising executives, and building or overhauling internal controls gives you a clear edge. Credentials like CRCM, CISA, or CISSP, paired with a record of cross-functional leadership and regulatory engagement, signal the depth these roles require.

Which companies hire senior level governance risk and compliances?

Companies hiring senior level governance risk and compliances right now include Ivalua, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Ferrero, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises, financial institutions, regulated industry players, and consulting firms that embed senior GRC talent across client engagements.

Are there remote senior level governance risk and compliance jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and sector. About 58% of senior level governance risk and compliance openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on policy, analysis, and advisory rather than physical oversight. Regulated industries like banking and healthcare often require some on-site presence for audit and exam management work.

What makes a governance risk and compliance role senior level?

Senior level governance risk and compliance roles are defined by program ownership rather than task execution. You are setting risk tolerance frameworks, advising executive leadership and boards, managing regulatory relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The scope is organization-wide, the decisions carry material consequences, and the expectation is that you operate with minimal direction while translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable internal policy.

Which industries hire the most senior level governance risk and compliances?

Senior Level governance risk and compliance roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors share a common driver: dense regulatory environments, significant audit obligations, and executive pressure to demonstrate that risk and compliance functions are led by experienced professionals who understand the stakes.