Compliance and Risk Analyst- hybrid (Milwaukee-based)

Marquette University

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Be The Difference Begins with Great People.Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the .This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.The Compliance and Risk Analyst supports the university's efforts to maintain a secure, compliant, and risk-aware IT environment. The role is responsible for assisting in the design and execution of compliance and risk assessments, supporting the implementation and monitoring of IT risk management systems, and contributing to the development of policies, training, and awareness initiatives. The Compliance and Risk Analyst leverages data analytics to monitor key risk indicators, proactively identifies emerging risks, and collaborates with stakeholders to develop practical, compliant solutions.This position is hybrid, Milwaukee-based.
Duties and Responsibilities1. Compliance and Risk Assessment: Work with their leader in designing and executing compliance and risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of both new and existing controls across IT systems, applications, policies, or services throughout the university. Generate reports and address key findings and outcomes of assessment activities, the IT risk environment, and its related controls.2. System Implementation and Monitoring: Support the development and ongoing enhancements of IT compliance and risk management systems, including, but not limited to: data loss prevention, third party risk management, and insider risk management. Monitor, investigate and remediate alerts to ensure adherence to regulatory and institutional standards.3. Risk Monitoring and Remediation: Use analytics to track compliance metrics and key risk indicators, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Pro-actively identify initiatives and changes at the university and assess their impact on the control environment and implement strategies to minimize them.4. Training and Awareness: Contribute to the development, enhancements and delivery of training sessions to educate faculty, staff and students on compliance standards and risk management practices.5. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain collaborative relationships with university departments and functional areas. Apply compliance expertise and institutional knowledge to provide practical, risk informed recommendations that support academic and administrative goals.6. Policy and Framework Development: Draft, update and maintain internal policies and risk management frameworks to address evolving threats. Ensure accurate maintenance of compliance documentation within the university Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software.7. Regulatory and Industry Knowledge: Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of compliance frameworks, as well as corresponding risks and controls related to higher education and relevant business process cycles.
Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fieldA minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in an applicable risk management or IT environment.Experience with understanding complex processes and proven ability to analyze complex problems, and identify trends, vulnerabilities and areas of improvement using risk indicators and compliance dataA strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and IT governance is essential to ensure institutional resilience and regulatory alignmentProven ability to build relationships across departments, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teamsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and meet deadlines in a team emphasized environment.Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMaster's degree in Master's degree with IT knowledge or BusinessCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Previous knowledge or familiarity with the following:
  • Control frameworks, such as NIST 800-171, PCI DSS, HIPAA, or FERPA
  • GRC tool management
  • Higher education operations
  • Third party vendor management monitoring tools
  • Application management or administration
Department IT Services
Posting Date 08/19/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE StatementIt is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.Required DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional DocumentsPosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience in data analysis, assessment, process improvement, quality improvement or analytics? If so, please explain.(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have at least 2 years of risk management or compliance experience or equivalent degrees/certifications? If yes, please explain.(Open Ended Question) * * How many years of experience do you have in this type of role?
  • None
  • 1 year or less
  • 2 to 5 years
  • 5+ years
  • * What is your minimum salary requirement?
(Open Ended Question)

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