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- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, compliance, auditing, risk management, information technology, or related disciplines.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, audits, or policy-related activities.
- Understanding of cybersecurity controls, governance practices, and risk management principles.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and audit principles.
- Ability to analyze risks and develop practical recommendations.
- Ability to interpret regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate cybersecurity risks to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience in higher education or another regulated environment.
- Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or related frameworks.
- Experience with FERPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, and privacy regulations.
- Experience supporting third-party risk management and cybersecurity audits.
- Security+, CISA, CRISC, CGRC, CISSP, CySA+, or related certifications.
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
The noise level is generally low to moderate. The position may occasionally involve meeting deadlines or managing multiple priorities, which can require sustained focus and mental stamina.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte21

- JPMorganChase18

- Workiva7

- Amazon7

- BNY6

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Banking & Financial Services11
- Investment & Asset Management7
- Fintech4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Risk And Compliance Job Search
Tailor your resume to regulatory frameworks
List the specific frameworks you've worked with, such as SOX, Basel III, HIPAA, or GDPR, directly in your work experience bullets. Hiring managers scan for these terms, and a generic compliance resume without them rarely advances past initial review.
Get the right certification for your target role
The CRCM matters most for banking compliance, the CCEP for ethics and compliance programs, and the CRISC for risk management. Match the credential to the sub-function you're targeting before you apply, so your resume signals the right specialty from the start.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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 regulatory environment
A compliance role at a community bank and one at a publicly traded fintech require completely different expertise. Search with terms like 'SEC,' 'FINRA,' 'OCC,' or 'FDA' alongside your job title to surface openings where your regulatory background is an actual match.
Prepare a real example for every control question
Interviewers will ask you to walk through a control failure you identified, a policy you rewrote, or a regulator exam you managed. Prepare three to four concrete situations in advance with measurable outcomes, not general descriptions of your responsibilities.
Negotiate your scope, not just your salary
In risk and compliance, the reporting line and independence of the function matter as much as pay. Before accepting an offer, ask directly whether the compliance function reports to legal, the CEO, or the board, because that determines how much authority you'll actually have.
Risk And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk and compliances?
The companies hiring the most risk and compliances right now include Deloitte, JPMorganChase, and Workiva, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms and large healthcare systems consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many risk and compliance jobs are remote?
About 70% of risk and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and documentation-heavy nature of the work. Regulatory affairs, enterprise risk, and third-party vendor compliance roles tend to have the highest share of remote availability, while bank examination liaison and on-site audit roles more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a risk and compliance?
Start with a degree in finance, law, accounting, or business, then build direct experience through audit, legal, or operations roles that expose you to regulatory processes. Earn a relevant certification, such as the CCEP or CRCM, to signal subject-matter depth. From there, move into a compliance analyst or junior risk role, and grow by specializing in a specific regulatory domain your target industry requires.
How do you get hired in risk and compliance with little experience?
Entry-level compliance roles often come from adjacent functions, so candidates from internal audit, legal support, banking operations, or healthcare billing have a genuine path in. Emphasize any exposure to policy documentation, regulatory filings, or control testing in your resume. Earning a foundational certification before applying, such as the CAMS for AML or the CCEP-I for ethics, can offset limited direct experience and move your application forward.
What does the risk and compliance interview process look like?
Most risk and compliance interviews run two to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your regulatory background and certifications. A hiring manager interview follows, centered on behavioral questions about specific compliance situations you've handled, such as managing a regulatory inquiry or identifying a control gap. Senior roles often include a panel interview with legal, finance, or the board's audit committee, and some employers assign a written case study involving a hypothetical regulatory scenario.
Where can I find and apply to risk and compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to risk and compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory background, seniority level, and target industry, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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