Jr. IT Risk & Compliance Analyst - ElastiGrad

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

Are you passionate about understanding the “why” in managing risk and bridging the gap between business and technology? If so, come join the growing IT Risk & Compliance (ITRC) team at Elastic! In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working across IT, Information Security, and other business functions to support risk and compliance initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, early career professional (recent graduate or someone with 0–1 year of experience) who is eager to learn, curious about risk management, and interested in both the business and technical sides of IT risk. The right candidate will bring strong critical thinking skills, grit, and resilience to solving complex problems, while demonstrating an eagerness to grow their career in risk and compliance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist in evaluating technology risks for end-to-end processes and new projects at Elastic, from planning and scope development to execution.
• Help document and assess business system architecture and processes to support effective IT risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Support the validation of process and control designs for internal and external audits (including IT General Controls).
• Participate in internal controls walkthroughs and help gather evidence requested by audit teams.
• Analyze audit findings or improvement opportunities and assist in defining remediation plans.
• Partner with colleagues across IT, Security, and business functions to educate and promote a “compliance by design” mindset.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Business + Technology, or a related field (or equivalent internship/project experience).
• 0–1 years of experience (internship, Big 4, consulting, or relevant coursework in IT risk, compliance, or audit is a plus).
• Basic understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and their importance in a control environment.
• Interest in IT risk management, compliance, or audit — with less focus on cyber/engineering and more on business + technical application.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Grit, resilience, and adaptability when approaching new challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams.
• Natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, with a mindset of continuous improvement.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary.  This role does not have a variable compensation component.  

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. 

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.  

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.  Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:$65,500—$103,600 USDThe typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:$78,700—$124,400 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care Of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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