GRC Analyst

In This Role You Will:

Role Requirements:

• (Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2+ years of experience in a GRC, risk, or compliance role.
• Experience with third-party/vendor risk management processes, including conducting due diligence and assessments.
• Familiarity with creating or maintaining policies, standards, and procedures.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to help identify and evaluate risks.
• Experience supporting compliance audits, such as SOC2, by gathering evidence and coordinating with teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written english language skills
• Demonstrated versatility — comfortable moving between tasks, tools, and priorities, and willing to stretch into work outside your immediate comfort zone.
• A track record of asking good questions rather than guessing when something is unclear; you know the difference between productive independence and working in the dark.
• Intellectual curiosity about risk, compliance, and security, with a genuine interest in understanding the "why" behind a process, not just the "how."

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with AI and use cases within business settings.
• A solid understanding of AWS or other cloud structures

Annual Targeted Salary

• $85,000 - $108,000 USD
• Annual Target Bonus: 10%
• At Forward Financing, we're committed to fair and transparent compensation. We believe in providing a compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and the unique value you bring to our team. We take a market-based approach to pay, regularly reviewing benchmark data to ensure our compensation remains competitive, equitable, and aligned with our performance-driven culture.
• Final offers are determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, specific skills, and internal equity. This approach ensures that our compensation is competitive and equitable. Your recruiter will provide specific details on the expected base and variable earnings as it pertains to this specific role.