Director of Risk and Compliance

Director Of Risk And Compliance

Mixbook is the #1 rated photo book service in the US, with over 30K 5-star reviews, empowering over 6 million people to design and share their one-of-a-kind stories. We're a profitable, growing company known for our intuitive design platform, exceptional quality, and fanatical customer service. But Mixbook is more than just a product - we're a team of passionate individuals driven to make a difference.

What truly sets Mixbook apart is our commitment to creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We value collaboration, open communication, and a growth mindset. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership, embrace challenges, and make a meaningful impact.

Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, constructive feedback, and a shared passion for delivering outstanding results. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and you can grow alongside a talented team, then Mixbook is the place for you.

Essential Functions

The Director of Risk & Compliance is a strategic leadership role at Mixbook, responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a global risk and compliance program that enables Mixbook to scale responsibly while maintaining trust with customers, employees, vendors, and regulators.

This role will ensure Mixbook has the right frameworks, policies, and controls in place to proactively manage risk across all jurisdictions in which we operate while enabling smart, compliant, and scalable decision-making across the business. This leader will build the infrastructure that ensures Mixbook's systems, partners, and people can thrive in a global environment while staying aligned with evolving legal, regulatory, and audit standards (eg, SOC 2, GDPR, vendor risk, security protocols, and internal controls).

The Director of Risk & Compliance will serve as the connective tissue between operational execution and executive decision-making, delivering the transparency, governance, and accountability that ensures risk doesn't become a blocker, but a competitive advantage.

Key Skills

• Risk Framework Expertise : Deep understanding of risk management standards (eg, NIST, ISO 31000), SOC 2, internal audit, and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Privacy and Data Protection Expertise : Comprehensive knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), data governance frameworks, and privacy program management.
• Policy Leadership : Experience crafting high-trust, globally applicable policies that stand up to audits and support business growth.
• Audit + Control Readiness : Proven ability to build control environments with appropriate documentation, evidence, and accountability.
• Strategic Business Fluency : Strong ability to translate technical risk language into executive-level business implications and decisions.
• Cross-Functional Influence : Capable of aligning diverse stakeholders and establishing systems of accountability and clarity across departments.
• Project Management Excellence : Skilled in leading initiatives end-to-end, from design through implementation and continuous improvement.
• Global Perspective : Adept at managing across multiple regulatory regimes, cultural contexts, and partnership types (employees, contractors, vendors).
• Sound Judgment : Ability to manage sensitive information and navigate risk-based decision-making with maturity and credibility.
• Crisis Management & Scenario Planning : Experience identifying high-risk issues early and facilitating coordinated responses and mitigation strategies.

Competencies + Experience

Other duties may be assigned.

Our Mission & Culture

At Mixbook, our mission is to empower people to be creative and connect deeply with the ones they love. Unlike most growth companies, we have invested deeply in culture - because we believe that when we love our people, they will love our customers, and our customers will love our business.

You'll contribute to a product loved by millions and help people create lasting memories. You'll thrive in a healthy culture that values collaboration, growth, and open communication. You'll work with talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, and you'll enjoy competitive benefits and perks to support your well-being.

We want people to join us who exude our core values :

If you're ready to join a team that's making a real difference in the world, we encourage you to apply!