Risk and Compliance Specialist

Description

We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Specialist to join a contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone with experience in IT audit, risk, and compliance who can help strengthen control environments and support audit readiness across technology and security functions. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in recognized control frameworks, communicates effectively with both technical and business stakeholders, and can turn regulatory expectations into practical, scalable processes.

Responsibilities:
Partner with security, technology, and product teams to evaluate risks, improve control design, and support a consistent compliance posture across the organization.
Perform assessments of IT general controls, including user access, change governance, segregation of duties, operational procedures, asset oversight, encryption practices, and secure development controls.
Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, organizing evidence, and helping address findings through clear remediation plans.
Apply recognized frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, NIST 800-53, and SOC-related standards to review controls and identify gaps or improvement opportunities.
Translate audit and regulatory requirements into repeatable processes that reduce manual effort while improving the quality and defensibility of compliance activities.
Create process maps, control narratives, and other supporting materials that clearly document workflows, risks, and control ownership.
Contribute to security risk assessments and control testing efforts to validate that policies and procedures are operating effectively.
Assist with the development or enhancement of automated evidence gathering and reporting methods, including integration with audit, ticketing, or asset management platforms where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
1-3+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, IT compliance, or a similar function.
Background in a Big 4 environment and possession of a recognized certification such as CISA or an equivalent credential.
Working knowledge of IT audit and compliance frameworks, including COBIT, ISO/IEC standards, NIST 800-53, and SOC controls.
Hands-on experience with ITreviews, audit support, audit findings management, and access control concepts.
Ability to explain technical risk clearly to varied audiences and convert regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting/query tools, along with experience supporting automated compliance or evidence collection processes.

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