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Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship.

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview.

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters.

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture.

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking. 

As the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Sr Manager at BetterUp, you will leverage your extensive experience in third-party risk management to develop and lead the company's comprehensive GRC strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring that BetterUp maintains a strong compliance posture, effectively manages risks, and adheres to industry standards and regulations. Your leadership will be key in fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of GRC professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead enterprise-wide risk management initiatives, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

• Utilize your third-party risk management expertise to enhance BetterUp’s third party risk management program.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, and others.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GRC processes into business operations.

• Communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights on GRC matters.

• Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to address security questions and concerns during pre-sales conversations and ongoing customer interactions.

• Develop and deliver training and resources to sales teams, enabling them to effectively communicate BetterUp’s security posture to prospective clients.

• Promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in GRC, with a strong focus on third-party risk management.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or PCI ISA.

• Proven track record in implementing GRC tools.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to building customer trust and managing risk.

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Benefits:

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. 

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member 

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year: 

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Work days (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks 

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

The base salary range for this role is $169,000 – $242,000.

If you live in New York, the base salary range for this role is: 
$194,000 – $242,000: New York City
$169,000 – $253,000: Albany, Buffalo, Nassau, Newburgh, Rochester, Syracuse

Protecting your privacy and treating your personal information with care is very important to us, and central to the entire BetterUp family. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you have any questions about the privacy of your personal information or your rights with regards to your personal information, please reach out to support@betterup.co

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