Meet the Moment with Alteryx
We're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, and AI are quickly becoming the center of every business decision - and Alteryx is leading the transformation.
You'll be working on the challenges that sit at the heart of modern business. No matter your role, the work you do will help organizations move faster, see more clearly, and tackle questions that used to feel impossible.
If you're ready to meet the moment with innovation, curiosity, and excellence, there's a place for you here.
We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators who are passionate about strengthening governance, risk, and compliance practices. Like us, you are someone who values continuous learning, teamwork, and process improvement while helping organizations maintain strong security and compliance foundations. You value inclusivity and want to work in an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and accountability.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Governance-focused GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Analyst to support the organization’s information security governance and compliance initiatives. This role will focus on governance processes, policy management, compliance coordination, risk assessments, governance documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining security policies and standards, support governance and compliance reviews, contribute to audit readiness activities, and help improve governance processes aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills with the ability to communicate security and compliance requirements in a clear and business-focused manner.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Compliance
Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, procedures, and governance of documentation.
Support governance and compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
Coordinate policy reviews and maintain governance of documentation and evidence of repositories.
Contribute to governance awareness and compliance communication activities across teams.
Support audit readiness activities including documentation review, evidence collection, and remediation tracking.
Risk Management
Conduct routine risk assessments and support third-party/vendor risk review activities.
Identify control gaps, document findings, and recommend mitigation actions.
Assist in maintaining risk registers and remediation tracking activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to governance and compliance processes.
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging governance best practices.
Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with Security, IT, Legal, Privacy, and business teams to support governance and compliance initiatives.
Communicate governance updates, compliance findings, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Escalate identified compliance or governance concerns through appropriate reporting channels.
Support coordination between teams to ensure timely completion of audit and remediation activities.
Utilize GRC platforms and automation tools to support governance and compliance workflows.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
2+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), compliance, audit support, information security governance, or related areas.
Basic understanding of security and compliance frameworks such as PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
Experience supporting policy management, governance documentation, audit activities, or risk assessment processes.
Familiarity with third-party/vendor risk management concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Good analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with GRC tools or compliance management platforms.
Familiarity with governance reporting, remediation tracking, or compliance workflows.
Exposure to customer security questionnaires or due diligence requests is an advantage.
Knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or PDPA is a plus.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or related certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), compliance, audit support, information security governance, or related areas
- Basic understanding of security and compliance frameworks such as PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR
- Experience supporting policy management, governance documentation, audit activities, or risk assessment processes
- Familiarity with third-party/vendor risk management concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience with GRC tools or compliance management platforms
- Familiarity with governance reporting, remediation tracking, or compliance workflows
- Exposure to customer security questionnaires or due diligence requests
- Knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or PDPA
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
Alteryx Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alteryx and has not been reviewed or approved by Alteryx.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair and competitive for the role, with total compensation (including stock/equity and benefits) described as a point of strong satisfaction. Competitive salaries and commissions are positioned as a tool to attract and retain talent.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, including employer-paid coverage for employees alongside life and disability insurance, FSAs, and mental health support. Wellness programming and related supports (such as fitness reimbursements and organized workouts) reinforce the perceived strength of health-related offerings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks and lifestyle supports are described as broad, spanning items like health club reimbursement, home-office stipends for remote work, commuter support, and office amenities such as meals and snacks. Flexibility-oriented benefits are also present through hybrid/virtual eligibility and volunteer time.
Alteryx Insights
What We Do
Alteryx is a leader in Analytic Process Automation (APA). The Alteryx APA platform unifies analytics, data science and business process automation in one easy-to-use platform to accelerate digital transformation. Every data worker, regardless of technical acumen, is empowered to be curious and solve problems.
Why Work With Us
Alteryx’s mission is to deliver breakthroughs. We promise customers our technology will help them deliver breakthrough outcomes. We make a similar commitment to employees: Working at Alteryx will be your breakthrough. Whether you are looking to make a change in your career or your life, Alteryx is a place where you will make it happen.
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