Compliance Manager

Popl Co

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Compliance Manager is a strategic operator embedded within our operational infrastructure, focused on maintaining and scaling our compliance frameworks as we grow. This role is designed for someone who thrives on structure, clarity, and proactive risk mitigation—someone who can dive deep into regulations and emerge with practical, scalable solutions. You won’t just own policies and paperwork. You’ll be a compliance partner across teams: evaluating risk during product launches, auditing internal practices, enabling sales with trust collateral, and championing company-wide awareness of our legal and ethical standards. Whether it’s responding to a vendor due diligence request, guiding a SOC 2 audit, or implementing data protection training, you’ll be the go-to resource for compliance confidence. This role also plays a key internal function: ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory changes, working closely with Engineering and Legal, and making sure everyone—from CX to Operations—knows how to operate with integrity and accountability.

Requirements

3–6 years experience in a compliance, audit, risk, or governance role (bonus if in a SaaS or tech environment)
Hands-on experience with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and/or GDPR
Strong project management skills and ability to navigate ambiguity with clear communication
Comfort working cross-functionally and driving process adoption across teams
Passion for translating complex regulations into understandable, actionable guidance
Proactively, engaged and eager to drive improvements forward

Nice To Haves

Experience managing compliance during rapid growth or global expansion
Familiarity with tools like Vanta, Kandji, OneTrust, or TrustArc
Working knowledge of data security or privacy engineering concepts
Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or similar

Responsibilities

Own and Evolve Our Compliance Framework
Maintain and continuously improve our core compliance programs (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA)
Serve as the point person for third-party audits, internal assessments, and ongoing compliance documentation
Build and maintain clear, accessible policies that align with our values and operational needs
Monitor and Respond to Risk
Conduct regular risk assessments and work with teams to implement practical mitigation strategies
Evaluate new vendors, tools, and product features for potential compliance or privacy implications
Coordinate security questionnaires and diligence requests for sales
Partner Across the Business
Work cross-functionally to ensure compliance is embedded—not bolted on
Help Sales and Success teams confidently navigate customer trust conversations
Enable company-wide training programs that make compliance approachable, not overwhelming