Chief Compliance Officer

Job Description:We are seeking a Compliance Specialist to lead our company's SOC 2 compliance efforts in a SaaS environment.The ideal candidate will have expertise in using compliance management platforms, including Vanta, and proficiency in streamlining evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and vendor risk assessments.Main Responsibilities:SOC 2 Compliance Management: Lead the end-to-end process for achieving and maintaining SOC 2 compliance.Vanta Platform Utilization: Leverage Vanta's AI and automation tools to streamline compliance workflows, monitor controls, and manage vendor risk assessments.Continuous Monitoring: Implement and oversee continuous monitoring processes to ensure ongoing adherence to SOC 2 requirements and other relevant frameworks.Policy Development: Develop, update, and maintain security and compliance policies, procedures, and documentation within Vanta's centralized platform.Vendor Risk Management: Utilize Vanta's Vendor Risk Management solution to assess and monitor third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with security standards.Required Skills:3+ years of experience in compliance, information security, or risk management, with a focus on SOC 2 compliance in a SaaS environment.Hands-on experience with Vanta or similar compliance automation platforms.Proven track record of successfully managing SOC 2 audits and implementing controls.Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud security, and data privacy principles.Familiarity with compliance frameworks, such as SOC 2, ISO *****, HIPAA, GDPR, or NIST CSF.Benefits:This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating closely with AI engineers, security leaders, and product managers.You will be responsible for developing and maintaining security and compliance policies, procedures, and documentation within Vanta's centralized platform.