Compliance Analyst

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow's technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.
• At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary

The Compliance Analyst supports Applied Digital's compliance and enterprise risk management programs by coordinating audits and assessments, maintaining compliance documentation, tracking risk remediation activities, and supporting ongoing governance initiatives. This role works across multiple business functions to help ensure compliance obligations are met, risks are identified and managed, and audit activities are executed efficiently. The position contributes to the continuous improvement of compliance and risk management processes through analysis, reporting, and operational support.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Coordinate internal and external audits, including planning, evidence collection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collect, review, organize, and maintain compliance documentation and audit evidence.
• Support compliance assessments related to SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other applicable frameworks.
• Track audit requests, findings, and corrective actions to ensure timely remediation and closure.
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures, standards, and supporting documentation.
• Perform periodic reviews of compliance records and documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Risk Management Support

• Maintain enterprise risk registers and track risk treatment activities across the organization.
• Support enterprise risk assessments through data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Monitor remediation actions and follow up with stakeholders regarding status updates.
• Document control deficiencies, risk treatment plans, and mitigation activities.
• Participate in periodic risk reviews and risk management initiatives.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare compliance reports, audit status reports, and risk assessment summaries.
• Support the collection and analysis of compliance and risk metrics.
• Maintain compliance and risk dashboards, tracking logs, and reporting tools.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and remediation commitments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow efficiencies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Information Security, IT, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, and business teams to support compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Assist stakeholders with evidence collection and compliance-related requests.
• Participate in meetings regarding audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in compliance, information security, risk management, audit, governance, or related disciplines.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and information security principles.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, or similar standards is preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, assessments, or compliance activities in a regulated or controls-based environment is preferred. Experience in the real estate or data center industry preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and summarize findings for management reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, research, analysis, and workflow efficiency is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems preferred.

Why This Role Matters

The Compliance Analyst helps strengthen the organization's ability to meet regulatory, contractual, and operational obligations while supporting a culture of accountability and risk awareness. By coordinating audits, tracking risks, and supporting remediation efforts, this role enables the business to scale responsibly and maintain stakeholder trust.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.