GRC Analyst II

Metropolis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock option plan

Bonus plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst to join our Security team in Chicago. You will mature information security policies, drive employee security awareness, and pioneer our AI governance framework across Technology, Legal, Internal Audit, Procurement, and People Operations.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in information security GRC and a Bachelor’s degree, with four days in office and a base salary between $100,000 and $135,000 USD annually, depending

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security GRC, cybersecurity training, or technology compliance.
• Proven track record of security awareness programs and cross-functional accountability.
• Experience with training orchestration platforms and AI data security.
• Working knowledge of SOC 2 and PCI-DSS frameworks.
• Ability to explain regulatory needs to non-technical staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.

Responsibilities

• Author, update, and enforce corporate security policies to guarantee cross-departmental compliance
• Deploy and manage required information security training campaigns as the platform owner
• Transform static policies into interactive modules with comprehension quizzes for mandatory sign-offs
• Establish and enforce an internal AI governance framework with Data, Legal, and Tech teams
• Conduct structured risk assessments on emerging tools and internal AI models to maintain behavioral guardrails
• Report training metrics, policy exceptions, and risk postures directly to senior management
• Review vendor security profiles and software pipelines to mitigate security risk

Skills

Security awareness training

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

AI governance understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or an equivalent technical discipline

Tools

SOC 2

PCI-DSS

Training platforms

Job description

Who we are

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst to join our expanding Security team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, GRC, you will mature information security policies, drive employee security awareness, and pioneer our AI governance framework. You will partner across Technology, Legal, Internal Audit, Procurement, and People Operations to safeguard customer trust and support operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Author, update, and enforce corporate security policies to guarantee cross-departmental compliance
• Deploy and manage required information security training campaigns as the platform owner
• Transform static policies into interactive modules with comprehension quizzes for mandatory sign-offs
• Establish and enforce an internal AI governance framework with Data, Legal, and Tech teams
• Conduct structured risk assessments on emerging tools and internal AI models to maintain behavioral guardrails
• Report training metrics, policy exceptions, and risk postures directly to senior management
• Review vendor security profiles and software pipelines to mitigate security risk

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience in information security GRC, cybersecurity training, or technology compliance
• Proven track record of managing required security awareness programs and driving cross-functional accountability
• Experience with modern training orchestration platforms and understanding of AI and machine learning data security
• Working knowledge of standard industry frameworks, specifically SOC 2 and PCI-DSS
• Communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory needs to non-technical employees
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or an equivalent technical discipline

While not required, these are a plus:

• GRC certifications such as CISA or CRISC

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000.00 USD to $135,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis’s total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more.

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.