Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance
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Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance at Marqeta leading strategic cybersecurity initiatives. Responsible for establishing policies, risk management programs, and compliance frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks aligned with industry regulations and business objectives
- Establish and operate cybersecurity governance models, steering committees, and approval processes
- Maintain unified control inventory and oversee validation activities with internal and external assessors
- Design and execute comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment frameworks and methodologies
- Manage risk treatment plans, remediation tracking, and escalation processes in alignment with enterprise risk management
- Provide risk advisory services and integrate findings into strategic cybersecurity planning
- Lead compliance readiness assessments and coordinate audit activities across multiple frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
- Manage audit findings remediation and maintain compliance reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Support legal and contract negotiations regarding cybersecurity requirements
- Oversee third-party cybersecurity risk assessments and vendor management processes
- Lead customer due diligence, security questionnaire responses, and Trust Center operations
- Support sales enablement through security documentation and customer audit facilitation
Requirements:
- Proven experience (6+ years) in a security leadership role with deep expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance
- Proven experience with regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, SOX)
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or highly regulated industries
- Demonstrated success in audit management and customer-facing security assessments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences
- Experience with GRC tools (OneTrust, ServiceNow, or similar platforms)
- Strong business acumen and ability to align security initiatives with business objectives
- Track record of cultivating relationships across teams, influencing decision making, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to develop structure, advance execution, and measure performance within various and complex projects, teams, and environment
- Proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate business needs of the cybersecurity organization and stakeholders
- A strong bias toward action and ability to operate proactively and effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- High ethical standards and a commitment to promoting a strong security culture
- One or more industry certifications: CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent
Benefits:
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
- Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
- Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive



















