Specialist, Governance, Risk & Compliance

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

7d • $84,051 - $105,064

About The Position

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. 

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.  

That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

Check out the McDonald’s Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. 
Department OverviewWe are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Strategy & Analytics team. In this role, you will help power the insights that develop how McDonald’s protects its global ecosystem. Our team delivers value through dashboards and visualizations that highlight the impact, efficiency, and opportunities within Global Cyber Security. As a Data Analyst, you will play a key part in redefining raw data into clear narratives that guide decision‑making and showcase security performance across our organization and global markets.
This role focuses on data ingestion, transformation, and analysis to support dashboards, metrics, and reporting that provide awareness of organizational priorities and security posture. You will work closely with service teams and collaborators to assemble high‑quality data, develop scalable reporting solutions, and deliver insights that enable leaders to make informed, data‑driven decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles
• Hands‑on experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, R, or PowerShell
• Experience working with SQL or similar tools for data querying and manipulation
• Understanding of data governance, data quality concepts, and metadata management
• Exposure to APIs and integrating data from multiple systems
• Communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate data into business value
• Able to work independently, dedicated, comfortable with changing requirements, and thrives in a fast, sophisticated environment

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of dashboards and reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Smartsheet, and Excel; translate data into clear, consumable visualizations for collaborators
• Ingest, combine, clean, and transform data from diverse sources; ensure accuracy, consistency, and availability of data assets
• Apply data quality checks, documentation practices, and governance standards to maintain trusted datasets
• Develop and maintain lightweight automation solutions using tools such as Power Automate, Python, or scripting to streamline recurring processes
• Apply APIs to connect to and extract data from various platforms and services
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business and security initiatives
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand KPIs, reporting requirements, and strategic priorities
• Assist with maintenance of data pipelines and routine troubleshooting to support reliable data operations
• Supply to broader data standardization efforts across GCS, including consistent scoring, KPIs, SLAs, and metrics governance
• Communicate findings and results to technical and non‑technical audiences with clarity and precision

Benefits

• This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO).
• This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees