Senior Director of GRC (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Director of GRC (Fintech): Defining and leading the Governance, Risk & Compliance strategy for a global crypto solutions platform with an accent on AI automation and regulatory scaling. Focus on building a unified engineering-first GRC function and maintaining high-level compliance across diverse global jurisdictions.

Location: Hybrid (California, USA). In-office collaboration required for at least 10+ days per month.

Salary: $300,000 — $360,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is building a global financial system where value moves like information through crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, and governments.

What you will do

• Set the strategic vision and multi-year roadmap for GRC to scale with organizational growth and regulatory changes.
• Pioneer the use of AI and automation for continuous control monitoring, evidence collection, and predictive risk intelligence.
• Lead and mentor a team of GRC Program Managers and Engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous thinking and collaboration.
• Own regulatory compliance posture across global jurisdictions, including NYDFS, MAS, DFSA, DORA, GDPR, and NIST.
• Drive and maintain SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications across product suites.
• Oversee the Third-Party Risk Management and Customer Security Assurance programs.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in information security GRC, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in crypto, blockchain, or FinTech sectors.
• Deep expertise in global regulatory frameworks (NYDFS, MAS, DFSA, DORA, GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SOX).
• Proven track record of building automated, self-service evidence collection and audit readiness programs.
• Experience leading geographically distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Must be based in California to be eligible for the specified salary range.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating security functions during M&A activities.
• Expertise in stablecoin compliance and digital asset risk frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility for 10+ days of in-office collaboration per month.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Comprehensive physical and mental healthcare, retirement, and family support benefits.
• Professional development budget and generous vacation policy.
• Onsite perks including catered lunches and fully-stocked kitchens.