GRC Analyst

Impact: Strategic and Operational

Develops and implements GRC frameworks, conducts risk assessments, monitors compliance, and reports on the organization's governance, risk, and compliance posture to stakeholders.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Team (60%) vs Solo (40%)
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Flexible
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
45
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$95,000
Entry-level
$65,000
Senior
$130,000
Growth by 2033
0.18
Demand
Growing Fast
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$30,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Frameworks (e.g.
  • NIST
  • ISO 27001)
  • Data Analysis

Soft skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Senior GRC Analyst
      2. GRC Manager
      3. Director of GRC/CISO

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      0.15
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing Fast

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.8/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      6.5/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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