Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst
Perplexity
San Francisco, CA · $200k–$220k a year · Posted July 8, 2026
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About the job
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