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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Sign in to access AI-powered advices Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google This range is provided by Synergy Interactive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr We are currently partnered with an innovative cybersecurity tech start-up in Chicago which is looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst. This is a full-time, fully onsite position located in River North. About the Role We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented GRC Analyst with a primary focus on regulatory and organizational compliance. You will be responsible for ensuring the business remains aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies by building and maintaining the systems that power governance, risk management, and audit readiness without slowing momentum. This work goes far beyond checklists and audits. It is about embedding trust at the core of how we operate and scale. Your core responsibility is to lead and continuously evolve our compliance programs. You will build scalable systems, manage certification and audit processes end-to-end, oversee remediation efforts, and align teams around a unified strategy. Your work ensures we meet the demands of frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and beyond as we grow. You bring deep fluency in compliance frameworks, strong program management instincts, and the foresight to identify risk before it emerges. You will collaborate across Legal, IT, HR, Security, and Finance, bringing teams into alignment and keeping compliance execution on track. Beyond compliance, you will contribute to broader governance and risk initiatives including policy development, risk registers, incident response, and organization-wide awareness. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to build structure where it matters most. If this role speaks to your strengths, we’d love to meet you. Key Responsibilities Primary: Compliance Ownership Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs and controls across the organization. Monitor compliance with external regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS) and internal policies. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for compliance initiatives, audits, and assessments. Partner with internal stakeholders (Legal, IT, HR, Finance, Security) to ensure compliance across departments. Track and report on compliance metrics, violations, and remediation plans. Supporting: Governance & Policy Management Assist in drafting, updating, and disseminating policies and procedures. Ensure policies reflect current regulatory obligations and align with business needs. Support internal and external audit activities related to governance and compliance. Conduct compliance risk assessments and help identify control gaps. Collaborate with business units to maintain risk registers related to regulatory exposure. Monitor and escalate key compliance-related risks. Investigate potential compliance violations or data privacy breaches. Maintain incident logs and coordinate with the appropriate teams for resolution. Support development and improvement of incident response plans with a compliance lens. Lead compliance training initiatives across the organization. Promote a culture of accountability and compliance awareness. Qualifications: Required: 3+ years of direct experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or internal controls. Working knowledge of the following regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO27001, PCI-DSS. Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to real-world scenarios. Experience in leading an organization towards audit with one of the mentioned regulations. One or more compliance-focused certifications (e.g., CCEP, CRCM, CIPP, CISA). Experience using GRC platforms like Drata, Vanta, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, or similar. High attention to regulatory detail. Excellent communication skills—able to translate compliance language for cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously. Ability to adapt to a fast-shifting environment. Proactive mindset and solution-oriented problem solver. 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