Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

EliseAI • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to scale our risk and compliance programs. This role will be instrumental in leading and scaling the GRC team to meet regulatory and IT audit readiness, manage third-party risk, and ensure our policies and processes align with industry standards. You will work cross-functionally with Security Engineering, Legal, and business stakeholders to operationalize compliance efforts, support audits, and manage the GRC team to respond to customer and vendor due diligence requests. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our ability to meet critical compliance timelines and support the operations of the business.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Information Security, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or program ownership role
• Deep expertise across compliance frameworks including SOC1, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, and ISO certifications
• Proven track record managing audit programs end-to-end, including direct relationships with external auditors
• Experience building or scaling a GRC function, including team hiring and development
• Strong understanding of vendor risk management, third-party due diligence, and risk-based decision-making
• Ability to translate complex compliance and risk topics for executive and board-level audiences
• Excellent cross-functional influencing skills — comfortable working with Legal, Engineering, and business leadership
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the company's GRC program, setting strategic direction across frameworks including SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI, HITRUST, and HIPAA
• Serve as the primary owner of audit relationships, overseeing planning, evidence collection, documentation, and auditor communications
• Define and enforce compliance roadmaps, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability on regulatory requirements
• Attract top-tier talent to scale the GRC team, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and managing team performance
• Oversee the vendor risk management program, including third-party due diligence, risk tiering, and escalation of critical findings
• Lead reviews of vendor and client security questionnaires (DDQs) in partnership with Security Engineering, with final sign-off authority
• Own the security and compliance policy framework — driving creation, review cycles, and organization-wide adoption
• Partner with Legal and Security leadership on security-related contractual obligations, including review and negotiation of security addenda

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
• A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• Relocation packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed