Salesforce · 1 day ago
Sr. Risk & Compliance Specialist (GRC)
California - San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$179K/yr - $246K/yr
6+ years expSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. We’re seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Risk & Compliance Specialist to lead and mature our compliance programs, managing audits, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks to support security posture and adherence to global standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCRMSaaSSales EnablementSoftware
Responsibilities
You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Security, Legal, IT, and Engineering to embed compliance into operational workflows and support certifications and attestations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISMAP, IRAP and others
Work on compliance initiatives and assessments across various frameworks (e.g.SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, ISMAP, IRAP, etc.)
Manage and improve internal control environments, ensuring continuous alignment with applicable regulations and industry best practices
Act as a senior liaison for external auditors, assessors, and internal stakeholders during audits and assessments
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions and risk mitigation efforts
Develop and maintain compliance documentation, policies, and procedures
Provide compliance training and awareness to relevant business units
Track compliance metrics, drive remediation efforts, and communicate risks and progress to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
6–8 years of relevant experience in information security compliance, risk management, or audit
Deep knowledge of security standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, ISMAP, IRAP, etc.)
Experience managing compliance audits and interacting with external assessors or regulators
Strong understanding of IT and security controls, particularly in cloud environments
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical and process-oriented controls
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO Lead Auditor)
Prior experience working with GRC tools and automation platforms
Strategic mindset with the technical ability to translate compliance goals into engineering solutions
Passion for global compliance and finding the path of least resistance to get there
Ability to operate autonomously and drive innovation in regulated environments
Strong solutioning mindset, being able to break down complex problems with simple solutions that are communicated in a clear and concise manner
Benefits
Time off programs
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Company
Salesforce
Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management software and applications.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65.38MKey Investors
Starboard ValueEmergence CapitalHalsey Minor
2022-10-18Post Ipo Equity
2004-06-23IPO
2003-01-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Arundhati Bhattacharya
CEO & Chairperson, Salesforce India and South Asia
Marc Benioff
Chair & CEO
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