GRC Analyst, Operations & Risk
WHOOP
IT, Operations
Boston, MA, USA
USD 100k-140k / year + Equity
As a GRC Analyst, you will support the WHOOP Governance, Risk, and Compliance program. You will help manage risk reviews, operational requests, and cross-functional security compliance workflows. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, responsiveness and accountability through completion in a fast-paced environment.
A key focus of this role will be helping ensure GRC work is reviewed, prioritized, routed, tracked, and completed effectively. You will use intake and ticketing data to identify workflow trends, recurring questions, handoff gaps, and opportunities to improve guidance, templates, reporting, automation, and stakeholder experience. You will also support broader GRC initiatives, including compliance calendar activities, control monitoring, process documentation, security awareness coordination, and continuous improvement across the GRC program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support day-to-day GRC program operations – manage and triage GRC intakes and accurate tracking through resolution
Perform and support third-party risk management activities, including vendor reviews, reassessments, partner coordination, remediation tracking, and cross-functional follow-up with Security, Legal, Privacy, Procurement, IT, Finance, and business owners
Assist with risk program management activities
Support security compliance monitoring and audit readiness activities, managing audit request lists and taking ownership of gathering security audit evidence to verify compliance with internal policies / regulations and industry best practices
Coordinate security awareness and training program management activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years of experience in GRC, third-party risk management, security compliance, internal audit, risk management, or a related function
Deep understanding of Cybersecurity compliance frameworks and cybersecurity compliance controls – ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COSO, SOC 2, PDI-DSS
Possess a strong risk mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to apply critical thinking when assessing complex issues and control gaps
Highly organized and strong operational discipline ensuring clear and expedient escalations with informed recommendations to management
Superior interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
Being a team player and working to achieve common goal in a dynamic setting
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
A minimum bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Computer science, cyber security and risk or technology degrees preferred. CISA or CRISC certification preferred
This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility
The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 - $110,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.
In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.