Risk And Compliance Jobs in New Jersey
Risk And Compliance jobs in New Jersey are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in financial services, pharmaceuticals, insurance, and healthcare across a market that supports roles from entry-level analysts through chief compliance officers. The most active hiring hubs are Newark, Jersey City, and Princeton, where firms like JPMorgan Chase, Prudential Financial, and Johnson & Johnson have established compliance and risk functions. The most sought-after specialties include financial crimes and AML compliance, regulatory affairs for life sciences, and enterprise risk management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
Job Description
The Vice President, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) will be a key senior leader within the new Versant Cyber organization and will make an impact by leveraging their technical experience with strong business acumen to build and expand on core capabilities while modernizing the team’s approach to risk. This individual reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and will set the strategic direction of the organization’s security evaluation program, control frameworks, and risk management processes while ensuring their effective operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key areas of focus for the VP, GRC include managing the organization’s governance program, risk management and trending lifecycle, compliance and policy management, corporate audit liaison functions and leading cybersecurity assurance responsible for risk evaluation and remediation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
- Setting the strategic direction of the GRC organization with alignment across key Cyber partner organizations and the overall Cyber strategy.
- Transforming the maturity of existing functions including ownership of the risk management lifecycle and operational processes.
- Directing cross business engagement, interactions, intake of security requests and prioritization across GRC services.
- Directing multiple outsourced services and staff to support operational efficiencies.
- Evaluating security risk of technology implementations across all brands and business units and establishing appropriate accountability within business leadership for accepted risk.
- Crossing business lines, forging key stakeholder relationships, and driving an inclusive cyber defense mission applicable to Versant and its business areas.
- Maintaining an effective feedback loop with business partners – seeking and integrating business area feedback into daily operations and strategic growth.
- Influencing the Versant Cyber Organization, executing its strategic and tactical mission, and being a leader of its transformation, maturity, and sustainability.
- Managing, developing, and supporting staff across a wide range of experience levels and maintaining a high bar for effectiveness and inclusion on the team.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years working in a leadership position across cyber security disciplines to include but not limited to Cyber-focused security assurance, governance, risk, compliance, audit, and business facing assessment/risk/resolution lifecycle management.
- Hands on experience leading external audits and regulatory reviews involving multiple, complex business workflows.
- Prior experience creating and maintaining governance policies, compliance programs, security training, and board reporting formats.
- Prior experience developing internal testing and control frameworks to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
- M&A experience driving security evaluations and providing comprehensive risk evaluations.
- Prior experience leading functions and staff defending large, complex global computing enterprises and understanding strategic and tactical requirements to transform and maintain key security functions.
- Expert knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), industry-specific regulations (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA), risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape including different types of adversaries, campaigns, and the motivations that drive them and the ability to translate this to defending Versant.
- Strong and proven communication (both verbal and written) and customer engagement skills with experience briefing corporate executives and professionals.
- Strong leadership skills, social and business acumen, and proven results working with leaders across organizational and business lines to solve complex problems.
- Experience providing direct support and input to business executives and taking a lead role in driving the strategic direction of the organization’s mission.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Previous experience working in multiple large complex environments and specifically within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions.
- Previous experience leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions in the media, entertainment, and/or advanced technology industries.
- Previous experience building, maintaining, or transforming a risk management program.
- Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field and/or equivalent work experience
- Master’s Degree in an IT related field
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Investment & Asset Management
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk and compliance jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field required
- Relevant certification such as CRCM, CCEP, or CAMS preferred or required
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and New Jersey state regulatory frameworks
- Experience with risk assessment, audit processes, or internal controls documentation
- Familiarity with financial services or pharmaceutical industry compliance standards
- Strong written communication skills for policy drafting and regulatory reporting
Risk And Compliance Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a risk and compliance professional in New Jersey?
Most risk and compliance roles in New Jersey require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related discipline. There is no single state-issued license for the field, but widely recognized credentials such as the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist carry real weight with New Jersey employers, particularly in financial services and life sciences.
How much do risk and compliances make in New Jersey?
Risk and compliances in New Jersey earn a median of about $100,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,860 for the lowest 10% to over $158,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire risk and compliances in New Jersey?
Employers hiring risk and compliances in New Jersey right now include JPMorganChase, Utilities One, and WebMD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of major banks, insurers, and pharmaceutical headquarters means demand is steady across industries and seniority levels throughout the year.
Which New Jersey cities have the most risk and compliance jobs?
The cities with the most risk and compliance openings in New Jersey are Jersey City, New Jersey, and Newark. Jersey City and Newark are driven by their proximity to Wall Street and the large financial services and insurance firms headquartered or with major operations there, while Princeton attracts compliance roles tied to the pharmaceutical and biotech corridor running through central New Jersey.
Are there remote risk and compliance jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of risk and compliance openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves policy review, reporting, and analysis that can be done off-site. Roles focused on document review, regulatory reporting, and AML monitoring are especially likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get hired as a risk and compliance professional in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a compliance analyst or junior risk associate role at one of New Jersey's large financial services firms or pharmaceutical companies, many of which hire recent graduates into structured rotational or associate programs. Earning a foundational credential like the CAMS or enrolling in a paralegal or regulatory affairs certificate program adds measurable value. Lateral moves from audit, legal operations, or quality assurance roles at New Jersey life sciences employers are also a well-worn path into compliance.
Where can I find and apply to risk and compliance jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to risk and compliance jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly.
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