About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014 Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers including DoorDash Coinbase Lyft Instacart and Airtable.
Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the team/role
This role is responsible for supporting the companys security and compliance efforts focusing on key frameworks such as SOC2 ISO 27001 GovRAMP and SOX ITGC. The successful candidate will drive the development and implementation of internal controls facilitate audits and ensure continuous compliance with industry standards. This position involves collaborating with various teams including engineering sales and legal to remediate gaps and support business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governance risk and compliance with a results-oriented and analytical mindset.
What youll do
- Lead development implementation and audits of SOX ITGCs to ensure robust internal controls.
- Drive GovRAMP compliance initiatives.
- Facilitate and support SOC2 Type II ISO 27001 audits.
- Perform technology compliance activities including facilitating routine processes like risk assessment BC/DR testing privacy impact assessment and executing security controls.
- Identify and remediate compliance gaps to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with sales teams to enable compliance-related sales initiatives and support customer inquiries.
- Develop and improve policies and standards.
What you bring
- 4 years of relevant professional experience in Security Governance Risk and Compliance.
- Experience in building policies and processes and completing audits within following frameworks: SOC2 Type II ISO 27001 SOX ITGCs GovRAMP.
- Ability to identify and remediate compliance gaps.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally including engineering sales legal and other teams.
- Strong analytical and result-driven mindset.
What youll get
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical dental and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend home office stipend
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkrs core values is Transparency. To live by that value weve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco CA)
$153595 - $180700 USD
At Checkr we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO San Francisco CA and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026 hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per -office perks are provided such as lunch four times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local state and/or federal laws including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.
*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g. ).
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About CheckrCheckr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014 Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers incl...
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014 Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers including DoorDash Coinbase Lyft Instacart and Airtable.
Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the team/role
This role is responsible for supporting the companys security and compliance efforts focusing on key frameworks such as SOC2 ISO 27001 GovRAMP and SOX ITGC. The successful candidate will drive the development and implementation of internal controls facilitate audits and ensure continuous compliance with industry standards. This position involves collaborating with various teams including engineering sales and legal to remediate gaps and support business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governance risk and compliance with a results-oriented and analytical mindset.
What youll do
- Lead development implementation and audits of SOX ITGCs to ensure robust internal controls.
- Drive GovRAMP compliance initiatives.
- Facilitate and support SOC2 Type II ISO 27001 audits.
- Perform technology compliance activities including facilitating routine processes like risk assessment BC/DR testing privacy impact assessment and executing security controls.
- Identify and remediate compliance gaps to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with sales teams to enable compliance-related sales initiatives and support customer inquiries.
- Develop and improve policies and standards.
What you bring
- 4 years of relevant professional experience in Security Governance Risk and Compliance.
- Experience in building policies and processes and completing audits within following frameworks: SOC2 Type II ISO 27001 SOX ITGCs GovRAMP.
- Ability to identify and remediate compliance gaps.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally including engineering sales legal and other teams.
- Strong analytical and result-driven mindset.
What youll get
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical dental and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend home office stipend
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkrs core values is Transparency. To live by that value weve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco CA)
$153595 - $180700 USD
At Checkr we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO San Francisco CA and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026 hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per -office perks are provided such as lunch four times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local state and/or federal laws including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.
*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g. ).
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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