Risk and Compliance Manager

A company is looking for a Compliance & Risk Program Manager to design, lead, and scale its compliance program as it expands globally.

Key Responsibilities

Lead SOC 2 readiness and audits, ensuring proper design, implementation, and testing of controls

Maintain compliance with FERPA and COPPA, advising product and technical teams on student data privacy

Research and oversee compliance with global data protection laws as the company scales internationally

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or information security roles, preferably in SaaS or edtech

Proven success leading SOC 2 or equivalent audits (Type I / II)

Strong knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, and related data protection frameworks

Experience managing compliance programs across cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Relevant certifications such as CIPP / US, CIPM, CISA, or CISSP preferred