Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

The Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the bank’s risk management, compliance, and governance functions. This role ensures policies, processes, and controls are in place to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives. The analyst will support audits, conduct risk assessments, track action items, as well as monitor third-party security risks and compliance activities across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain the GRC framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (e.g., FFIEC, GLBA, SOX).
• Conduct risk assessments for business units, IT systems, and third-party vendors.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of evidence and remediation tracking.
• Maintain risk registers, control matrices, and documentation related to compliance efforts.
• Assist in policy development to support enterprise risk management and governance objectives.
• Track and report on risk metrics, incidents, control gaps, and compliance issues.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and testing of internal controls.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with business units to address risks, improve controls, and support regulatory readiness.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of GRC tools or platforms.
• Proactively identifies potential risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies.
• Uses logical reasoning to assess risk impact and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Independently investigates compliance issues and proposes corrective actions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve findings and implement control improvements.
• Other job-related projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certifications in any of the following is a plus: Security+, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or relevant GRC or compliance credentials.
• 1–5 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or audit preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Hands-on experience with risk assessments, control testing, or GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, LogicGate, ServiceNow GRC).
• Experience with managing information security requirements, banking regulations, industry standards, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53/171/CSF, SOX, OCC, FFIEC, GLBA, ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS).
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex risk topics clearly and concisely.
• Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, regulators, and auditors.
• Must be able to write clear reports, summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be skilled in delivering risk and compliance training or awareness materials when needed.
• Must have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Must have strong ability to analyze data, identify risks, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Must have the ability to manage and review documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Office, systems, risk platforms, and spreadsheets to track and analyze compliance data.
• Must be capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must understand financial industry regulations and their impact on governance and compliance.
• Must have proven ability to identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement.

Salary Range:

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary, WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, legal limitations, and may vary based on an Associate’s location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits, please visit https://www.wsfsbank.com/about/careers/

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at careers@wsfsbank.com.

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.