Description We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Specialist to join a contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone with experience in IT audit, risk, and compliance who can help strengthen control environments and support audit readiness across technology and security functions. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in recognized control frameworks, communicates effectively with both technical and business stakeholders, and can turn regulatory expectations into practical, scalable processes.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with security, technology, and product teams to evaluate risks, improve control design, and support a consistent compliance posture across the organization.
• Perform assessments of IT general controls, including user access, change governance, segregation of duties, operational procedures, asset oversight, encryption practices, and secure development controls.
• Support internal and external audit activit...