Sr. Risk and Compliance Engineer

About the Role:

As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.

We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other's words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us!

As a Senior Risk and Compliance Engineer and member of the Pitchbook Cybersecurity Team, you will spearhead our growing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) objectives through collaboration with PitchBook Product Engineering and, by way of our parent company, Morningstar Security. You will work with the Director of Cybersecurity to lead our first SOC 2 Type II audit and attestation and will work across PitchBook and Morningstar to support other audit efforts focused on cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Through your work, you will communicate security and risk postures to the business with a focus on safeguarding our solutions for the customer.

This role will be key to developing and overseeing Governance, Risk, and Compliance practices at PitchBook and requires strong knowledge and expertise. In this role, you will be provided with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career while being supported by a growing cybersecurity team and leadership that understands the need to align security practices with customer satisfaction and profitability.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Stay current with security industry risks and risk management frameworks by applying this understanding to PitchBook governance, risk, and compliance practices
• Provide expert advice to PitchBook Engineering teams to drive strong risk awareness and best practices throughout our Software Development Life Cycle
• Collaborate and partner with the PitchBook and Morningstar Engineering and Security teams to ensure successful completion of annual risk assessments and security audits
• Develop and deliver our annual SOC 2 Type II attestation with support from leadership
• Apply the company value "Customers are King" through your daily work
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field such as Information Security, Risk Management, or Information Technology
• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Information Security, or a similar field
• Experience conducting security audits and risk assessments, working with large sets of data to derive clear understanding of threats, risks, and business posture
• Collaborative written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively read the situation and adjust your communication style to the audience
• Strong understanding of the System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) standard with hands-on experience

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical Health

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional medical wellness incentives
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

Emotional Health

• Paid sabbatical program after four years
• Paid family and paternity leave
• Annual educational stipend
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days

Social Health

• Matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Subsidized emergency childcare
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company-wide events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Quarterly team building events

Financial Health

• 401k match
• Shared ownership employee stock program
• Monthly transportation stipend

*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $140,000-$160,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 10%

*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location.

Working Conditions:

We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it's helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days/week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3+ days/week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.

The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

Life At PB:

We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It's our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we've heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.

We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.

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