Risk Governance Analyst

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s gTech Risk team seeks a Risk Governance Analyst in Chicago, IL. You will establish reporting for KRIs, build quantitative risk metrics, and support governance routines for the gTech Risk Council.

You’ll collaborate with data, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into governance outcomes. The role emphasizes risk reporting cadence, real-time risk intelligence, and cross-functional engagement to inform executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience is required.
• 5 years of experience in a project management or a customer-facing role.
• 5 years of experience in data analytics, risk quantification and risk reporting.
• Experience in SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reporting frameworks for KRIs to deliver real-time risk visibility for gTech leadership.
• Architect and deploy quantitative metrics to evaluate risk exposures across gTech workflows.
• Lead the business risk reporting cadence and governance routines within the gTech Risk Council.
• Build and integrate an intelligence ecosystem that provides actionable insights for cross-functional engagement.
• Partner with data, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate priorities into governance outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving

Mentoring

Project management

Data analytics

SQL

Data visualization

Python or R

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

Python or R

Job description

Risk Governance Analyst

Chicago, IL, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in a project management or a customer-facing role.
• 5 years of experience in data analytics, risk quantification and risk reporting.
• Experience in SQL and data visualization tools.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience managing projects and working with analytics, software coding, or customer-side web technologies.
• Experience with Python or R for statistical analysis and model development.
• Experience working within an enterprise risk management (ERM) or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework.
• Ability to synthesize complex, high-volume data into clear, actionable executive insights.

About the job

gTech Risk plays a vital role in communicating and managing risk information for gTech executives, overseeing reporting, engaging with stakeholders, and formulating future strategies. We are establishing an integrated, intelligence-driven operating system. As a key member of the Risk Strategy team, the Governance Analyst serves as an integral component in driving the effective execution of our governance routines, executive mandates, and cross-functional engagement within the gTech Risk Council.

In this role, you will establish reporting frameworks for key risk indicators (KRIs), develop quantitative metrics, and build an ecosystem that provides gTech leadership with real-time risk intelligence. Additionally, you will support the ongoing cadence and rhythm of business risk reporting.

Google creates products and services that make the world a better place, and gTech’s role is to help bring them to life. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally. Our solutions are rooted in our technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of our customers’ complex needs. Whether the answer is a bespoke solution to solve a unique problem, or a new tool that can scale across Google, everything we do aims to ensure our customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.

To learn more about gTech, check out our video. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $114000 - $163000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reporting frameworks for key risk indicators (KRIs) to deliver real-time risk visibility for gTech executive leadership.
• Architect and deploy quantitative metrics to evaluate risk exposures across gTech business workflows, replacing point-in-time assessments.
• Lead the business risk reporting cadence and support the effective execution of governance routines and executive mandates within the gTech Risk Council.
• Build and integrate an intelligence ecosystem that provides actionable insights for cross-functional engagement and executive decision-making
• Partner with data, engineering, and business stakeholders to communicate risk posture and translate strategic priorities into governance outcomes.

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