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Remote Risk And Compliance jobs are in steady demand across the U.S., with remote-first financial services firms, distributed fintech teams, and regulated industries in healthcare and insurance actively hiring. Employers hiring remotely right now include Peraton, JLL, and Finix. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials , we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.
With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.
Make an Impact as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) AI Lead at Worldwide
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate, and effective governance is essential to ensuring that innovation happens responsibly. As the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) AI Lead, you will play a central role in shaping how AI is governed across Worldwide Clinical Trials.
You will build and lead the Enterprise IT AI Governance framework, creating practical, risk-based processes for AI systems, AI-enabled technologies, and AI agents throughout their lifecycle. From initial use-case evaluation and approval through ongoing monitoring and retirement, you will help ensure AI is adopted securely, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory, contractual, and business requirements.
This is a highly collaborative role where you will partner with business owners and experts across Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Vendor Management, and Procurement. You will bring these perspectives together while maintaining clear accountability and enabling teams to pursue AI opportunities with appropriate controls and human oversight.
Where You'll Work
This is a remote role open to candidates based in the US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain the Enterprise IT AI Governance framework, including the operating model, standards, procedures, decision rights, risk tiers, controls, and governance records.
- Establish a company-wide intake, assessment, and approval process for AI use cases, AI-enabled vendor products, internally developed solutions, and AI agents.
- Maintain a centralized inventory of AI systems and agents, capturing ownership, intended use, data sources, permissions, dependencies, risk classification, approval status, and lifecycle information.
- Lead risk-based governance reviews in partnership with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Vendor Management, Procurement, and other subject-matter experts.
- Define governance requirements for AI agents, including ownership, approved purpose, identity and access, human oversight, testing, monitoring, logging, change control, incident response, and secure retirement.
- Coordinate reviews of cybersecurity, privacy, quality, third-party, and operational risks associated with AI, including sensitive data exposure, prompt injection, excessive agency, insecure integrations, identity misuse, unauthorized actions, and supply-chain dependencies.
- Strengthen governance for clinical, GxP, and other regulated AI use cases by partnering with Quality and business owners on validation, human oversight, data integrity, change control, recordkeeping, and inspection readiness.
- Monitor approved AI technologies for material changes, control exceptions, incidents, performance concerns, and emerging requirements, triggering reassessment and remediation when appropriate.
- Deliver practical governance guidance, training, metrics, executive reporting, and audit-ready evidence while advising leadership on emerging AI risks, governance gaps, and investment needs.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Risk Management, Business, Law, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk and compliance, technology risk, cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, audit, quality, or a related discipline, including 3+ years leading enterprise governance programs, cross-functional risk initiatives, or technology control frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience developing policies, standards, risk assessments, control requirements, governance workflows, metrics, and executive reporting.
- Working experience with AI governance, responsible AI, generative AI, machine learning, automation, AI-enabled vendor products, or AI agent governance is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of technology risk, information security, privacy, third-party risk, data governance, and regulatory compliance, with practical knowledge of large language models, AI agents, machine identities, and AI lifecycle risks.
- Experience within a regulated, global, life sciences, healthcare, or clinical research environment is highly desirable, along with familiarity with recognized AI, risk, security, and privacy frameworks and applicable AI laws and regulations.
- Strong program-management, stakeholder-management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal, regulatory, security, privacy, quality, and business requirements into practical controls and clearly communicate risk to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Proficiency in English , with the ability to collaborate effectively across global time zones and manage multiple governance priorities.
Discover the Difference
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers , or connect with us on LinkedIn .
At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.
The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):
United States of America - $101,000.00 - $201,000.00
The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.
Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law .
Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials , we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.
With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.
Make an Impact as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) AI Lead at Worldwide
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate, and effective governance is essential to ensuring that innovation happens responsibly. As the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) AI Lead, you will play a central role in shaping how AI is governed across Worldwide Clinical Trials.
You will build and lead the Enterprise IT AI Governance framework, creating practical, risk-based processes for AI systems, AI-enabled technologies, and AI agents throughout their lifecycle. From initial use-case evaluation and approval through ongoing monitoring and retirement, you will help ensure AI is adopted securely, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory, contractual, and business requirements.
This is a highly collaborative role where you will partner with business owners and experts across Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Vendor Management, and Procurement. You will bring these perspectives together while maintaining clear accountability and enabling teams to pursue AI opportunities with appropriate controls and human oversight.
Where You'll Work
This is a remote role open to candidates based in the US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain the Enterprise IT AI Governance framework, including the operating model, standards, procedures, decision rights, risk tiers, controls, and governance records.
- Establish a company-wide intake, assessment, and approval process for AI use cases, AI-enabled vendor products, internally developed solutions, and AI agents.
- Maintain a centralized inventory of AI systems and agents, capturing ownership, intended use, data sources, permissions, dependencies, risk classification, approval status, and lifecycle information.
- Lead risk-based governance reviews in partnership with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Vendor Management, Procurement, and other subject-matter experts.
- Define governance requirements for AI agents, including ownership, approved purpose, identity and access, human oversight, testing, monitoring, logging, change control, incident response, and secure retirement.
- Coordinate reviews of cybersecurity, privacy, quality, third-party, and operational risks associated with AI, including sensitive data exposure, prompt injection, excessive agency, insecure integrations, identity misuse, unauthorized actions, and supply-chain dependencies.
- Strengthen governance for clinical, GxP, and other regulated AI use cases by partnering with Quality and business owners on validation, human oversight, data integrity, change control, recordkeeping, and inspection readiness.
- Monitor approved AI technologies for material changes, control exceptions, incidents, performance concerns, and emerging requirements, triggering reassessment and remediation when appropriate.
- Deliver practical governance guidance, training, metrics, executive reporting, and audit-ready evidence while advising leadership on emerging AI risks, governance gaps, and investment needs.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Risk Management, Business, Law, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk and compliance, technology risk, cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, audit, quality, or a related discipline, including 3+ years leading enterprise governance programs, cross-functional risk initiatives, or technology control frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience developing policies, standards, risk assessments, control requirements, governance workflows, metrics, and executive reporting.
- Working experience with AI governance, responsible AI, generative AI, machine learning, automation, AI-enabled vendor products, or AI agent governance is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of technology risk, information security, privacy, third-party risk, data governance, and regulatory compliance, with practical knowledge of large language models, AI agents, machine identities, and AI lifecycle risks.
- Experience within a regulated, global, life sciences, healthcare, or clinical research environment is highly desirable, along with familiarity with recognized AI, risk, security, and privacy frameworks and applicable AI laws and regulations.
- Strong program-management, stakeholder-management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal, regulatory, security, privacy, quality, and business requirements into practical controls and clearly communicate risk to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Proficiency in English , with the ability to collaborate effectively across global time zones and manage multiple governance priorities.
Discover the Difference
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers , or connect with us on LinkedIn .
At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.
The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):
United States of America - $101,000.00 - $201,000.00
The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.
Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law .
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote risk and compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field
- Experience with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, BSA, or GDPR
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and internal control testing
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as MetricStream, Archer, or ServiceNow
- Professional certification such as CRCM, CCEP, CRISC, or CIA preferred
- Strong written communication skills for policy drafting and regulatory reporting
Tips for Your Remote Risk And Compliance Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote risk and compliance openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async written communication skills
Remote risk and compliance work runs on written output: memos, policy drafts, audit findings, and regulatory summaries. Highlight specific examples of these in your application materials, because remote hiring managers read written communication as a proxy for how you will actually function on a distributed team.
Demonstrate command of remote compliance tools
Call out your hands-on experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, LogicGate, or ServiceNow GRC, and with document management and e-signature workflows. Remote employers treat tool fluency as a baseline signal that you can operate independently without office IT support.
Target regulated sectors with distributed teams
Fintech, insurance, and digital health companies run compliance functions remotely as a matter of structure, not exception. Focus your outreach on employers in those sectors with geographically distributed legal or risk teams, since they already have the processes and tolerance for fully remote compliance hires.
Remote Risk And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote risk and compliance job?
Target companies with distributed legal, finance, or compliance teams, since those organizations already have the infrastructure to support remote risk and compliance work. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and comfort with async tools like Slack and shared document workflows. Certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, or a CCEP strengthen your case, and demonstrating experience with regulatory frameworks like SOX, BSA, or HIPAA in past roles closes the gap.
Which companies hire remote risk and compliances?
Employers currently hiring remote risk and compliances include Peraton, JLL, and Finix, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first fintechs, distributed insurance carriers, and large regulated enterprises with geographically scattered compliance teams are among the most consistent sources of fully remote risk and compliance openings.
Can you get a remote risk and compliance job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level risk and compliance roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person supervision. Remote-first compliance teams at smaller fintechs or insurtech startups occasionally hire junior analysts. Showing completed coursework in regulatory topics, a relevant certification in progress, or a portfolio of written policy summaries or risk assessments can substitute for direct work history.
Do you need a degree for remote risk and compliance jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks, relevant certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or CFE, and a history of handling compliance tasks over a formal degree. Senior remote roles often still list a degree preference, but candidates who can show concrete results, such as audit outcomes or policy implementations, regularly move forward without one.
Which industries hire the most remote risk and compliances?
Most remote risk and compliance openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire risk and compliances remotely because their regulatory obligations apply regardless of geography, making distributed compliance teams a practical and cost-effective structure.
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