Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst
At its midpoint, $210k/yr, this role pays more than the $175k/yr midpoint for Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) openings today (usual band $153k–$322k/yr).
The full posting
Perplexity is seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our world-class team. You will help shape our compliance and risk management program. If you are a self-motivated, organized professional with a passion for driving compliance and building customer trust, this is an exciting chance to join a fast-growing startup and help revolutionize the way people search and interact online.
What You'll Do
- Implement and lead frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA. Ensuring compliance with certification requirements
- Ensure and maintain compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and other privacy regulations
- Design and build scalable audit management processes and documentation systems that will support future expansion to additional compliance frameworks
- Build internal GRC platform and tooling
- Conduct risk assessments and mitigate data security and compliance risks
- Write, update and enact policies capturing security, privacy, and AI safety requirements
- Follow and help shape the AI regulatory and standards landscape to keep the company at the forefront of industry developments and best practices
What You'll Bring
- 6+ years of experience leading engagements in audit and compliance
- Experience translating complex compliance requirements into scalable automation using AI agents and custom built tooling
- Worked in high tech companies in cloud-native environments
- Able to translate complex compliance requirements into clear and actionable work-streams
- Strong commitment to cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security, GTM, and Engineering
- Self-motivated, detailed and organized, with a diligent approach to project completion
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Text as Perplexity published it; last compared with the original on 11 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 4 questions (2 written).
- 1.Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status in the United States?Yes or no
- 2.Are you able to come into the office four days per week?Yes or no
- 3.What are the most challenging compliance frameworks have you owned and implemented yourself (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)? Please explain what made them challenging.Written answer
- 4.Describe a recent project where you had to take intiative without direction. What was the outcome?Written answer · optional
Taken from Perplexity's application form as it stood on 11 Nov 2026.
The employer: Perplexity
Perplexity runs an AI answer engine and the Comet browser; its security hiring covers software security, offensive testing and GRC.
Pay and benefits: Roles with equity in a fast-growing AI search company, across San Francisco, New York, London and Belgrade.
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