Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst

Perplexity is seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our world-class team. As an early hire for this critical role, you will assist and help shape our compliance and risk management program strategies. If you are a self-motivated, organized professional with a passion for driving compliance and building customer trust, this is an exciting chance to join a fast-growing startup and help revolutionize the way people search and interact online.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audits for SOC2, PCI and HIPAA. Ensuring compliance with certification requirements and managing improvements post-audit
• Ensure and maintain compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and other privacy regulations
• Work closely with the EU Compliance Officer and Data Protection Officer
• Respond to security questionnaires and inquiries effectively in collaboration with Sales, Security and Engineering
• Develop and maintain public-facing trust pages to demonstrate security and compliance commitment
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate data security and compliance risks
• Assist in the Development of the Risk programs centered on Vulnerabilities, Enterprise, Vendors, and other areas to proactively address potential threats
• Ensure employees are trained and educated on compliance and security best practices to maintain a strong security culture within the organization
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and threats to ensure effective training and awareness programs for employees
• Follow and help shape the AI regulatory and standards landscape to keep the company at the forefront of industry developments and best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GRC within the tech industry
• Proven success in leading audit preparations for SOC2, PCI, HIPAA and similar standards
• Deep understanding of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other privacy regulations, with experience implementing and monitoring compliance processes
• Strong commitment to cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security, Sales, and Engineering to drive company success and build customer trust
• Self-motivated and organized, with a creative approach to project completion
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Our cash compensation range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000.

At Perplexity, we've experienced tremendous growth and adoption since publicly launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine in 2022. We've grown from answering 2.5 million questions per day at the start of 2024 to around 20 million daily queries in December 2024. We also offer Perplexity Enterprise Pro, which counts leading companies like Nvidia, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bridgewater, and Zoom as customers.

To support our rapid expansion, we've raised significant funding from some of the most respected technology investors. Our investor base includes IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, and many other visionary individuals. In 2024, our employee base grew nearly 300%, and we're just getting started.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
 
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity is part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.