Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead

Details

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world’s leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from leaders including Elad Gil, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, and Samsung. Our objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making and assistive AI wherever decisions are being made. Perplexity answers more than 780 million queries every month.

We are seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst to help shape our compliance and risk management program. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, organized professional with a passion for driving compliance and building customer trust at a fast-growing startup.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA, ensuring compliance with certification requirements
• Ensure and maintain compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and other privacy regulations
• Design and build scalable audit management processes and documentation systems that will support future expansion to additional compliance frameworks
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate data security and compliance risks
• Write, update and enact policies capturing security, privacy, and AI safety requirements
• Follow and help shape the AI regulatory and standards landscape to keep the company at the forefront of industry developments and best practices

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading engagements in audit and compliance
• Experience leading compliance teams
• Worked in high tech companies in cloud-native environments
• Able to translate complex compliance requirements into clear and actionable work-streams
• Strong commitment to cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security, GTM, and Engineering
• Self-motivated, detailed and organized, with a diligent approach to project completion
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Cash compensation range: $200,000 - $220,000 per year (final offer amounts determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise)
• Equity: In addition to base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.