Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst II

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

Meet CarGurus—the #1 visited online car shopping website in the US. At CarGurus, we’re building the world’s most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace where it’s easy to find great deals from top-rated dealers. 

Working on the Information Security Risk and Compliance team, the Information Security Risk Analyst II position is responsible for the identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, and management of technology risk related to compliance requirements.

The role will focus on measuring the efficacy and efficiency of controls across IT and Security audits, rightsizing the design of controls for our environments, and implementing these controls. This person will work closely with different teams, internal and external auditors to fulfill control requirements by collecting evidence and demonstrating compliance. As part of the team, this person will be responsible for helping maintain, launch, and monitor our security awareness programs inclusive of phishing and other security training.

A well-qualified candidate will be comfortable taking direction from senior members of the Risk and Compliance team and be able to work autonomously when given an assignment or project. The candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organization skills, and a good understanding of cyber security principles, concepts, and risk management.

What you'll do

• Maintain the framework controls in the GRC platform and ensure that appropriate documentation and evidence is uploaded
• Assist in conducting proof of concept(s) on new risk technology and assisting with implementation and onboarding of it
• Perform risk assessments and audits across all areas of the business including third party risk complying with regulatory controls, such as SOX, GDPR, CPRA, SOC 2 Type 1 and 2. etc.
• Document and develop risk mitigation plans and strategies for identified risks
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to the organization and assume responsibility that we are meeting compliance requirements
• Conduct third-party vendor, partner, and contractor security risk assessments
• Perform audits to test the design and operational effectiveness of IT General Controls
• Work closely with financial application owners to design, document, and implement controls
• Measure the efficacy and efficiency of controls and design improvements as necessary
• Rightsize the design of controls to fit our organizational environments
• Stay current with industry trends relating to cybersecurity, privacy, and risk

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related curriculum.
• 3 years of experience in risk management, information security, audit, regulatory compliance, and data privacy functions.
• Knowledge of frameworks/compliance regimes (e.g., CIS Controls, NIST, PCI, SOX compliance).
• Proven experience working with control owners, auditors, and supporting the implementation of risk-based controls in cloud-native environments. 
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, procedures, and the ability to work flexibly with them to meet organizational size, maturity, and culture considerations.
• Ability to gauge risks posed to the company based on contextual factors and the organization’s risk tolerance.
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods.
• Ability to think strategically about security risks and tie those to tactical organizational activities and goals.
• Open to learning and working on new domains and technology.
• Ability to clearly articulate issues and communicate in an effective and personable manner.
• Ability to adjust quickly to the security needs of a highly agile organization.
• Experience building relationships cross-functionally and facilitating good partnerships is critical in the role.

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid