Compliance Program Manager

Finix
San Francisco, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with payments or fintech compliance experience comfortable with managing audits and control frameworks. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and external auditors, and requires a strong grasp of regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOC 2.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with payments or fintech compliance experience and a background in audit or GRC
    — “5+ years in compliance, audit, or GRC in payments or fintech”
  • Individuals who can bridge technical and non-technical teams through communication
    — “Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting audit results and risks to technical and non-technical audiences”
  • Professionals with hands-on experience in managing SOC 2 Type II audits
    — “Hands-on SOC 2 experience, including owning or supporting Type II audits”

Things to consider

  • The role demands direct interaction with engineers and external auditors, which may require technical fluency
    — “General technical background and comfort discussing systems, infrastructure, and security controls with engineers”
  • Compensation is fixed to San Francisco standards, which may affect candidates in other locations
    — “The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing full audit cycles and remediation of findings
    — “Own Finix’s PCI DSS program as a Level 1 service provider, including scoping, the annual ROC and AOC, and ongoing compliance between assessments”
  • Demonstrate ability to lead audit fieldwork and coordinate with external parties
    — “Manage relationships with QSAs and external auditors, and lead audit fieldwork from kickoff through final report”
  • Showcase GRC platform experience, particularly with Drata or Vanta
    — “Experience with GRC platforms such as Drata or Vanta”
  • Emphasize your ability to build and improve compliance processes as the company scales
    — “Build and improve compliance processes as Finix scales into new products and markets”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • managing PCI DSS and SOC 2 programs
  • managing relationships with QSAs and external auditors
  • maintaining policies and procedures
Typical background
complianceauditGRC

Skills & requirements

Required

PCI DSS Program OwnershipSOC 2 Program OwnershipAudit PlanningControl DesignCompliance Metrics TrackingRisk Assessments

Preferred

Cloud Infrastructure KnowledgeInternal Audit ExperienceCertifications Such As Cisa, PCI ISA, PCI QSA, Or Cissp

Stack & domain

PCI DSS ProgramSOC 2 Type II ProgramAudit PlanningControl DesignAnnual ReportQSAExternal AuditorsAudit FieldworkControl OwnersEvidence CollectionControl TestingRemediation Of FindingsPoliciesProceduresControl FrameworkRisk AssessmentsThird-party Vendor Risk ReviewsBcp/drCustomer Security QuestionnairesPartner Due Diligence RequestsCompliance Attestation RequestsCompliance MetricsProgram Status ReportingRisks ReportingCompliance ProcessesGRC PlatformsDrataVantaCloud InfrastructureAWSInternal AuditCISAPCI ISAPCI QSACisspCommunicationPresentationTechnical DiscussionNon-technical DiscussionRisk AssessmentVendor Risk ReviewBusiness Continuity PlanningDisaster RecoverySecurity Questionnaire ResponseDue Diligence Request ResponseCompliance Attestation Request ResponseMetrics TrackingStatus ReportingRisk ReportingProcess ImprovementPlatform Tool UsageComplianceAuditGRCPaymentsFintechPCI DSSSOC 2

About the role

Original posting from Finix via Lever

About Finix

Finix is building the global operating system for fintech, starting with payments. From startups to publicly traded companies, Finix processes tens of billions of dollars annually both in-store and online. Finix was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco.

To date Finix has raised over $200M, including a $75M Series C led by Acrew Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners and backed by American Express Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Homebrew, Inspired Capital, Visa, and others

You Will::

  • Own Finix’s PCI DSS program as a Level 1 service provider, including scoping, the annual ROC and AOC, and ongoing compliance between assessments
  • Own the SOC 2 Type II program, including audit planning, control design, and the annual report
  • Manage relationships with QSAs and external auditors, and lead audit fieldwork from kickoff through final report
  • Partner with control owners across teams to collect evidence, test controls, and drive remediation of findings
  • Maintain policies, procedures, and the control framework mapped across PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements
  • Run risk assessments, third-party vendor risk reviews, BCP/DR etc
  • Respond to customer security questionnaires, partner due diligence requests, and compliance attestation requests
  • Track compliance metrics and report program status and risks to leadership
  • Build and improve compliance processes as Finix scales into new products and markets

You Have::

  • 5+ years in compliance, audit, or GRC in payments or fintech
  • PCI DSS experience as a service provider, including ROC assessments with a QSA
  • Hands-on SOC 2 experience, including owning or supporting Type II audits
  • Experience working with external auditors, or working as an external auditor or QSA
  • Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting audit results and risks to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience with GRC platforms such as Drata or Vanta
  • General technical background and comfort discussing systems, infrastructure, and security controls with engineers

Nice to Have::

  • Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, especially AWS
  • Internal audit experience
  • Certifications such as CISA, PCI ISA, PCI QSA, or CISSP

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Finix is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.

Role: Compliance Program Manager

Level: IC3-IC4

Location: San Francisco, CA

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $150,000/year + Equity + Benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California. Individual pay is determined by work location, job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Source: Finix careers (Lever)

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