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, Food & Beverage, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Ivalua, FINRA, and iManage hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIvalua
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager
DXC Technology
Ashburn, Virginia
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Audit
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Cyber Governance, Risk, Compliance Analyst
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Senior Cyber Governance, Risk, Compliance Analyst
FINRA
Rockville, Maryland
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$98k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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

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Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst
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Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst
Perplexity
San Francisco, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
$200k - $220k/yr
On-Site
None

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Principal Product Marketing Manager (Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance)
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Principal Product Marketing Manager (Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance)
iManage
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$150k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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Senior Level Governance Risk And Compliance Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ivalua3 open roles
FINRA1 open role
iManage1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Food & Beverage
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

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, FINRA, and iManage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 60% of senior level governance risk and compliance openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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, Food & Beverage, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.