Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Maintain and update compliance policies and standards
- Support internal audits and external audits
- Perform risk assessments for processes, systems, and vendors
- Track control testing and document evidence of compliance
- Monitor regulatory changes and summarize impacts for stakeholders
- Manage issue tracking and remediation plans
- Create reports and dashboards for risk and compliance metrics
- Coordinate third party risk reviews and due diligence
- Assist with incident follow up and root cause documentation
- Train teams on required policies and compliance expectations
Top Skills for Success
Risk Assessment
Control Testing
Audit Support
Policy Management
Regulatory Research
Third Party Risk Management
Evidence Collection
Technical Writing
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
Project Management
Attention to Detail
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Senior Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst
Governance Risk and Compliance Program Manager
Risk Manager
Compliance Manager
Internal Auditor
Security Governance Analyst
Third Party Risk Manager
Transition Opportunities
Information Security Manager
Security Risk Manager
Privacy Analyst
Business Continuity Manager
Fraud Risk Analyst
Data Protection Officer
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Risk Framework KnowledgeControl MappingVendor Due DiligenceCompliance AutomationMetrics DesignExecutive Reporting
Development SuggestionsBuild hands on practice by mapping controls to a recognized framework, writing clear evidence requests, and creating a simple risk register. Volunteer to support an audit cycle end to end, and practice turning findings into measurable remediation plans with owners and dates.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 65,000 to 85,000
Mid LevelUSD 85,000 to 115,000
Senior LevelUSD 115,000 to 150,000
Growth Trend
Steady growth. Demand is supported by increasing security expectations, tighter vendor oversight, more frequent audits, and ongoing regulatory change across many industries.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyAmazonMicrosoftGoogleSalesforceIBMAccentureDeloitte
Industry Sectors
Financial ServicesTechnologyHealthcareInsuranceRetail and EcommerceManufacturingEnergy and UtilitiesGovernmentConsulting
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a portfolio with a risk register, a control test plan, and a sample audit evidence tracker2
Learn one risk framework and summarize how key controls map to it3
Practice writing policies and procedures in plain language4
Strengthen spreadsheet skills for tracking issues and reporting metrics5
Shadow an internal audit or security team to learn evidence standards6
Prepare for a recognized entry or mid level certification aligned with compliance or audit