Director of Security, GRC (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Security, GRC (Fintech): Guiding enterprise-wide security risk management, policy governance, regulatory compliance, and business continuity planning for a financial platform with an accent on driving mitigation strategies and board-level risk reporting. Focus on managing strategic compliance initiatives and serving as the primary liaison for regulatory engagements.

Location: This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.

Salary: $255,000 - $300,000 USD (Zone 1: Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

Company

hirify.global is a financial technology company on a mission to democratize finance for all, safeguarding customer trust and platform integrity.

What you will do

• Lead the development, automation, and execution of the enterprise security risk management framework.
• Direct policy development and exception management processes, ensuring effective governance of security standards.
• Oversee enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery programs, including simulation exercises and refinement.
• Manage strategic compliance initiatives, coordinating with legal, compliance, and operational teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison for security-related board reporting, quantitative risk management, and regulatory engagements.

Requirements

• Proven senior security leader with over 10 years of experience, specializing in scaling through technology, risk, compliance, and business continuity programs.
• 5+ years of experience working with or within US and international financial regulatory environments.
• Proven track record building and scaling GRC programs in highly regulated, fast-paced industries, focused on automation first tooling.
• Strong verbal and written communication and executive presence, with experience preparing and presenting board-level security updates.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
• Experience with NIST CSF, 800-53 R5, federal and international security assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career with performance-driven compensation, bonus programs, and equity ownership.
• 401(k) matching and best-in-class benefits, including 100% paid health insurance for employees (90% for dependents).
• Lifestyle wallet, employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Generous time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
• An inclusive environment that welcomes different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.