Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst

FanDuel • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

FanDuel is seeking a Senior Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst to join its Technology GRC team as a strategic specialist supporting its first line of defense (1LOD) function. This role involves shaping technology governance, risk management, and compliance across the organization, with a focus on building and maturing the Technology Unified Controls framework. The analyst will design and establish governance structures, develop policies and standards, and manage the complete control lifecycle, including process discovery, control implementation, testing, and issue management. Responsibilities also include leading compliance obligations and assessments (PCI, SOC2, GLI, state regulatory requirements), advising on regulatory examinations, and maintaining GRC tools for continuous monitoring. The role requires collaboration with Technology and Enterprise Risk Management teams, staying updated on threats and regulations, and developing training for the technology community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Technology) or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• 5+ years related experience across technology and cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with demonstrated breadth across all three disciplines.
• Hands-on experience navigating the full control lifecycle – process and risk identification, control design and definition, design and operating effectiveness testing, issue management, and remediation tracking.
• Experience conducting technology risk assessments and maintaining risk registers and partnering with risk owners to define and track mitigation strategies aligned to risk appetite.
• In-depth understanding of various IT platform and systems including but not limited to AWS, Okta, GitHub, and Atlassian products.
• Ability to partner with technical stakeholders to discover, analyze, and document comprehensive data flows, establishing a clear line of sight into how data moves across our infrastructure.
• Experience developing or maintaining technology policies, standards, procedures, and supporting governance committees / forums with related reporting.
• Hands-on experience executing and managing IT and security audits or regulatory assessments in a heavily regulated industry, including writing, documenting, and assessing risks/controls and drafting business process summaries for executives.
• “Stay Hungry, Stay Humble” mindset that strives to continuously learn and share new skills with others, and embraces a steep learning curve to understand our business and technology drivers to get the job done
• “Anything Is Possible” attitude that is highly organized and results-driven to solve our most important challenges
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also as an exceptional team player that excels at cultivating relationships and promoting collaboration and cohesiveness to fulfill our “We Are One Team” principle
• Strong IT & security risk domain knowledge of technology and cybersecurity best practices, principles, tools, and industry control frameworks (e.g., GLI-33b, GLI-19, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, SOX, SOC2, PCI)
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk management methodologies (e.g., NIST RMF / 800-37 / 800-30, FAIR)
• Ability to translate risk/control standards into functional business requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate GRC insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office, GRC and project management tools (e.g., Optro, Anecdotes, Jira, Sharepoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a consultant in the risk, compliance, or audit space is a plus
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT, CCSK/CCSP, PCI ISA/QSA, Security+ are preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature a risk-based technology control program to design, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of key controls across the Technology organization, ensuring alignment with FanDuel's security frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements (NIST CSF, GLI-GSF, PCI, SOC2, SOX)
• Navigate the complete control lifecycle - including process discovery, control identification and implementation, testing and continuous assurance, and issue management with remediation guidance bringing along an automation-first mindset
• Develop and deliver executive reports of technology control health, issues, and risk posture
• Serve as the Technology organization's first line point of contact for various compliance activities (e.g. SOC2, PCI, State Regulatory Exams) and act as a primary liaison between audit teams and internal control stakeholders to ensure clear communication of requirements, timelines, and expectations
• Partner with Technology and Enterprise Risk Management teams to maintain FanDuel's technology risk and controls framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, documented, and mapped to effective controls aligned with the company's risk appetite
• Advise and support technology control owners during regulatory examinations or internal audits / assessments, including clarifying scope, expectations and timelines, coordinating meetings, facilitating evidence gathering, clarifying issues with relevant SMEs & stakeholders, and developing necessary action plans and management responses
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technology governance policies, standards, and procedures; ensure alignment with enterprise governance principles and regulatory requirements
• Actively develop, support, and maintain FanDuel's GRC tools to provide continuous controls monitoring and consistent control health reporting while pushing forward an audit-ready environment.
• Align control standards with Flutter Entertainment and other brands' GRC groups to push efficiencies and best practices across the enterprise
• Track issues throughout the lifecycle, from initial deviation identification, root cause analysis, remediation plan development, and reporting, as well as supporting resolution and ongoing monitoring
• Lead cross-functional discussions and workshops to enhance awareness and foster continuous improvement across the technology control environment
• Stay abreast of evolving technology & cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulatory changes to enhance control, risk, and governance strategies
• Develop and deliver tailored training and communications on relevant GRC obligations for the technology community, as needed
• Maintain procedures, playbooks, reference documentation, and metrics dashboards
• Assist with special GRC, regulatory, and control assessment and department initiatives, as assigned
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing expertise and promoting continuous professional development

Benefits

• Array of health plans (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave)
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance)
• 401k with up to a 5% match
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• 14 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior