** This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office **

Job Summary

The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst 3 is an experienced individual contributor responsible for supporting and executing Choice’s Governance, Risk & Compliance processes across technology systems and selected business processes. This role conducts risk and compliance assessments, performs control testing, supports audit activities, and maintains governance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal control standards.

Operating with general direction and increasing independence, the GRC Analyst 3 applies established frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to analyze issues, recommend practical solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The role partners closely with Technology teams, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to support effective risk mitigation and compliance outcomes.

Primary Duties & Accountabilities

Risk Management

Conduct recurring risk assessments across technology systems and selected business processes using established methodologies.
Identify, assess, and document risks, including impact, likelihood, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Track risk remediation activities and follow up with stakeholders to support timely and effective resolution.
Assist in maintaining the enterprise risk register and related supporting documentation.
Escalate significant or emerging risks to leadership as appropriate.

Compliance & Controls

Perform control testing and reviews aligned with frameworks such as SOX, PCI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
Support internal and external audit activities by coordinating evidence collection and preparing documentation.
Monitor regulatory and industry changes and assess potential impacts to existing controls and compliance programs.
Contribute to compliance program updates and continuous documentation improvements.
Support awareness initiatives that reinforce compliance expectations across the organization.

Policy & Process Governance

Maintain and update GRC policies, standards, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Coordinate stakeholder reviews and incorporate feedback into governance materials.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements aligned with established standards and best practices.
Support implementation of approved governance and process changes across relevant teams.

Reporting & Analytics

Develop and maintain recurring GRC reports and dashboards for leadership and key stakeholders.
Compile and analyze metrics related to risk assessments, control testing, remediation status, and training compliance.
Translate technical risk and compliance findings into clear, concise, and actionable reporting.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of reported data.

Risk Management Training

Support the maintenance of risk management training materials to ensure content remains accurate and current.
Track and report training completion and non‑compliance metrics to leadership.
Assist in responding to employee inquiries related to GRC training requirements.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience

3–5 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, IT Audit, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Experience conducting IT risk assessments and control testing using established methodologies.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance concepts and internal and external audit processes.

Knowledge & Skills

Working knowledge of IT risk management principles and control frameworks such as SOX, PCI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills applied to moderately complex issues.
Ability to interpret policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and apply them to operational environments.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
Strong collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments with general direction and increasing autonomy.
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical, risk‑based solutions.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $107,000 to $126,000 annually.

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, qualifications, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

**This role is not eligible for sponsorship**

#LI-Onsite

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
Employee recognition programs
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations:

North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

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