Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead

Perplexity
San FranciscoPosted 24 February 2026

Job Description

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.ResponsibilitiesImplement and lead frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA. Ensuring compliance with certification requirementsEnsure and maintain compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and other privacy regulationsDesign and build scalable audit management processes and documentation systems that will support future expansion to additional compliance frameworksConduct risk assessments and mitigate data security and compliance risksWrite, update and enact policies capturing security, privacy, and AI safety requirementsFollow and help shape the AI regulatory and standards landscape to keep the company at the forefront of industry developments and best practicesQualifications6+ years of experience leading engagements in audit and complianceExperience leading compliance teamsWorked in high tech companies in cloud-native environmentsAble to translate complex compliance requirements into clear and actionable work-streamsStrong commitment to cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security, GTM, and EngineeringSelf-motivated, detailed and organized, with a diligent approach to project completionExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills