Senior Director, Security GRC & Trust - Greenlight Financial Technology Atlanta (Remote Friendly) Bookmark Share Print 23 0 0

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Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family’s future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest.

At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It’s no small task, and that’s why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it.

As the Senior Director of Security GRC & Trust at Greenlight, you will lead the development, implementation, and management of the company's security governance, risk management, compliance, and trust programs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role requires a deep understanding of security frameworks, risk management methodologies, and compliance standards, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

This role reports to our SVP, Chief Security and Trust Officer

Your day-to-day:

Leadership and Collaboration:

Provide leadership and mentorship to the security GRC team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Collaborate with other functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management, to ensure a holistic approach to security.

Represent the security GRC function in executive meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership on security posture, risks, and compliance status.

Build and maintain trust with customers, partners, and other stakeholders by demonstrating the effectiveness of the company's security program.

Risk Management & Compliance:

Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of security risks including 3rd party risks.

Develop risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified risks.

Implement a continuous monitoring program to track changes in the threat landscape and assess their impact on the organization.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, such as PCI DSS, SOC2, SOC1, SOX404 etc.

Manage compliance audits and assessments, including coordinating responses to audit findings and implementing remediation plans.

Stay abreast of changes in regulations and assess their impact on the organization's compliance posture.

Security Governance & Assurance:

Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.

Establish a security governance committee to oversee security initiatives and ensure alignment with business goals.

Drive the adoption of a risk-based approach to security governance.

Develop assurance frameworks and artifacts to provide evidence of compliance and security controls.

Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to respond to customer inquiries about security and compliance.

What you’ll bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security governance, risk management, and compliance. 5+ years of management experience.

Proven track record of leading security GRC programs in complex organizations.

Deep understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX404), regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance security requirements with business objectives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA are highly desirable.

Not sure this one’s for you? Don’t count yourself out. Show us what you’ve got and we’ll reach out if there’s a great fit.

Work perks at Greenlight:

Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match

Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Traditional 401k with company match and Roth IRA

Unlimited PTO

Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays

Wellness & professional development stipends

Mental health resources

1:1 financial planners

Fertility healthcare

100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave

Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities

Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours

Employee resource groups

Our stance on salaries:

Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive.

The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA, CO):$195,000-280,000

Who we are:

It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We’re looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, “How can I help?” and then “How can we make this even better?” If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help parents raise a financially smart generation, apply to join our team.

Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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