Senior IT Compliance Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated detail-oriented and proactive Senior IT Compliance Analyst to support Yexts security assurance activities with customers vendors and internal teams. This role is responsible for responding to product security-related questions completing security assessments and audit inquiries and reviewing security and contract language to ensure compliance with Yexts standards.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Legal Sales and Security teams to ensure accurate timely and customer-focused responses while maintaining a strong compliance posture. They will bring deep knowledge of security frameworks exceptional communication skills and the ability to partner across business and technical teams to strengthen the organizations overall security posture.

This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad India office

What Youll Do

Governance

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT & Security policies standards and controls.
• Support the annual control attestation process and provide the required evidence.
• Measure track and report on security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory and industry compliance requirements (e.g. SOC 2 HIPAA GDPR NIS2).
• Support responses to cyber insurance questionnaires by leveraging existing security controls certifications and policies.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Conduct risk assessments across systems applications and vendors documenting and tracking outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT Legal and Security teams to design and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a centralized repository of standardized security questionnaire responses and keep them current with implemented controls.
• Manage responses to client questionnaires and third-party audit inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients auditors and external stakeholders on security-related matters.
• Prepare and provide audit-ready evidence for internal and external audits (SOC 2 SOX ISO 27001 etc.).
• Partner with control owners to create and track corrective action plans ensuring timely remediation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency in audit preparation risk assessments and responses.
• Provide actionable recommendations to management on enhancing security and compliance practices.

What You Have

• Governance & Compliance Expertise Deep knowledge of regulatory and industry frameworks (SOC 2 SOX ISO 27001 NIST CSF HIPAA GDPR NIST AI RMF).
• Risk Management Ability to evaluate risks and support effective remediation strategies.
• Audit & Assessment Skills Skilled in managing and supporting audits assessments and assurance activities.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement Strong ability to build trust and deliver timely accurate responses.
• Communication Excellent written and verbal skills; able to present technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences and executives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Works effectively across IT Security Legal and business teams.
• Project & Time Management Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Continuous Improvement Identifies opportunities to streamline assurance and compliance processes.
• Technical Acumen Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g. OneTrust SecurityScorecard Bitsight Archer) and security tooling.
• Leadership & Influence Capable of guiding stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Bachelors degree in Information Security Cybersecurity Computer Science Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in information security with a strong focus on audit and compliance management.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk and compliance assessments.
• Proven success in managing client security questionnaires and third-party audits.
• Familiarity with industry and regulatory compliance frameworks (SOC 2 SOX ISO 27001 NIST CSF HIPAA GDPR).
• Experience with GRC tools and technologies (e.g. OneTrust SecurityScorecard Bitsight Archer or similar).
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with executives clients and auditors.
• Professional certifications such as CISA CRISC CISM CISSP or CDPSE preferred.

Perks and Benefits

At Yext we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search and we know that to achieve that we need a global team of innovators visionary thought leaders and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best and to feel their best they must be well-informed fuelled and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best we offer a wide range of benefits and perks including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave Sick Leave Casual Leave Bereavement Leave National Holidays and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you your spouse two dependent children and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure including gaming rooms a plush pantry and breakout areas.

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Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company perform at the highest possible level and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation and better serve its customers.

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