Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 914,000 - 1,828,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst to help build and evaluate AI systems that reason about security, compliance, and risk. This remote hourly-contract role offers flexible hours (10–40 per week) and the chance to shape how AI understands complex risk environments.

You’ll review policies, map controls, and generate training data to improve AI reasoning in GRC domains, working independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on GRC, compliance, risk, or information security.
• Familiar with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF or equivalent.
• Ability to read and critique policy docs, control matrices, and audits.
• Detail-oriented with precise written reasoning.
• Self-motivated and reliable for async work.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze security policies, controls, and compliance procedures.
• Evaluate AI-generated compliance scenarios against SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Assess risk statements, control mappings, and audit-style docs.
• Generate and validate training data to improve AI reasoning in GRC.
• Provide structured feedback influencing AI model quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously on your schedule.

Skills

GRC experience

Policy analysis

Auditing

Written communication

Independent work

Job description

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst (AI Training)

We’re looking for experienced GRC professionals to help build and evaluate AI systems that reason about security, compliance, and risk. At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research labs — and your real-world expertise in governance and compliance will directly shape how AI understands and navigates complex risk environments. This is a rare opportunity to apply your GRC knowledge in a cutting-edge context, working on projects that go far beyond traditional compliance roles.

About The Role

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Review and analyze security policies, controls, and compliance procedures for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate AI-generated compliance scenarios against real-world frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and more)
• Assess risk statements, control mappings, and audit-style documentation
• Generate and validate training and evaluation data to improve AI reasoning in GRC domains
• Provide structured, expert feedback that directly influences AI model quality
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in GRC, compliance, risk management, or information security
• Solid familiarity with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or similar standards
• Comfortable reading, interpreting, and critiquing policy documents, control matrices, and audit reports
• Detail‑oriented with clear, precise written reasoning
• Self‑motivated and reliable when working independently

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in information security auditing or third‑party risk management
• Relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or similar)

Why Join Us

• Work directly on frontier AI systems with top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Apply your compliance expertise in a high-impact, future‑forward context
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension