Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Overview

Ladders is seeking a Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead and deliver outcomes in the Finance & Insurance space. This remote role is open to US based candidates only.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and refine cybersecurity policies and control frameworks.
• Establish and manage governance structures and steering committees.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and manage risk treatment plans.
• Lead compliance assessments and coordinate audit activities across various frameworks.
• Oversee third-party cybersecurity risk and vendor management processes.
• Support customer due diligence and security questionnaire responses.
• Facilitate sales enablement through security documentation and audits.

Qualifications

This role requires:

• 6+ years in security leadership with expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Experience in fintech or highly regulated industries.
• Proven success in audit management and customer security assessments.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with GRC tools like OneTrust or ServiceNow.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Benefits

The benefits include:

• Flexible work environment with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible time off and retirement savings with company contributions.
• Equity options and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Family-forming benefits and wellness resources.
• Monthly stipend for remote work expenses and annual development allowance.

Key skills/competency

• governance
• risk management
• compliance
• cybersecurity
• audit
• vendor management
• GRC
• fintech
• regulatory
• policy