Security & Compliance Manager

Security & Compliance Manager

Givebutter is hiring a Security & Compliance Manager to own Givebutter's security function. Your primary mandate is to further harden our critical systems, codify our security roadmap, and implement controls in close partnership with our Product, Design & Engineering (PDE) team. You will also own our certification program (SOC 2, and eventually ISO 27001) and assist with licensing and registration compliance across all US jurisdictions.

This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role for someone who has lived through the security challenges of a growth-stage fintech and knows what it takes to build real defenses, not just check boxes. You will report directly to the General Counsel and work cross-functionally with PDE, Trust & Safety, IT, and Finance.

We want to hear from people who...

• Have 7+ years of experience in information security, security engineering, GRC, or a related field, with at least 4 years in a fintech, payments, or financial services environment
• Have hands-on experience hardening production systems at a growth-stage company, not just writing policies about them
• Possess deep working knowledge of SOC 2, PCI DSS, and at least one additional framework (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001)
• Understand modern AI-era threat vectors and can articulate a defensive strategy against them
• Have technical fluency: you can read a cloud infrastructure diagram, understand why a GitHub permissions model matters, evaluate a pen test report, and translate all of it into actionable guidance for engineering teams
• Have managed GRC tools hands-on (Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, or similar) and driven remediation workflows to closure, not just monitored dashboards
• Have led external audits end-to-end: auditor relationships, evidence collection, findings remediation, and board-level reporting
• Can build programs, not just maintain them: you thrive in environments where the playbook doesn't exist yet and you need to write it
• Communicate complex security and regulatory topics in plain language to non-technical stakeholders
• Have strong judgment about when to escalate, when to act independently, and when to push back

Bonus Points

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CEH certification
• Familiarity with AI security frameworks: NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, OWASP AI Security and Privacy Guide
• Experience with BSA/AML program design, SAR filing, or OFAC sanctions screening
• Experience managing bank partner or sponsor bank compliance relationships
• Familiarity with Stripe's platform, APIs, and compliance tools
• Prior experience at a company operating in the charitable giving, nonprofit, or crowdfunding space
• Experience with state charitable fundraising platform/solicitation registration requirements
• Track record of building compliance or security programs at a Series A through Series D stage company
• CAMS or CRCM certification

Responsibilities

Security Roadmap & Systems Hardening

• Codify and execute the security roadmap for the organization, prioritizing the further hardening of critical systems (payment infrastructure, donor data stores, authentication flows, API integrations) and ensuring compliance with applicable laws (e.g., data privacy and security).
• Partner directly with PDE leadership to embed security controls into the development lifecycle: threat modeling, secure code review, vulnerability management, and CI/CD pipeline security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• Own the security incident response plan end-to-end: detection, containment, investigation, notification, remediation, and post-incident review
• Work with IT to drive identity and access management improvements, including role-based access controls, MFA enforcement, endpoint security, and session management
• Develop a deep understanding of fraud vectors in the fundraising and payments space—stolen cards, synthetic identities, friendly fraud, campaign abuse—and help us build systems that adapt as threats evolve.
• Manage vendor security risk assessments for third-party tools, integrations, and sub-processors, with continuous monitoring rather than annual check-ins
• Own the penetration testing program: vendor relationships, testing cadence, findings translation into engineering tickets, and remediation tracking to closure
• Develop and deliver security awareness training for all employees, with targeted modules for PDE, CX, and leadership audiences

Certifications & Audit Management

• Lead SOC 2 Type II certification end-to-end: gap analysis, control design, evidence collection, remediation tracking, auditor coordination, and ongoing maintenance
• Build the roadmap toward ISO 27001 certification as the security program matures
• Serve as primary owner of our GRC platform (Vanta): driving task completion, monitoring compliance gaps, triaging findings, and ensuring remediation owners are accountable
• Manage all external auditor and certification body relationships
• Build and maintain evidence repositories that support continuous (not just point-in-time) compliance
• Prepare board-ready compliance status reports and risk summaries quarterly

Licensing & Registration Compliance

• With the General Counsel's guidance, own all required licenses, registrations, and regulatory filings across US jurisdictions, including state charitable fundraising platform registrations and other licenses
• Manage the Trust Center: content accuracy, access approvals, and customer-facing compliance documentation

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in information security, security engineering, GRC, or a related field, including at least 4 years within a fintech, payments, or financial services environment
• Hands-on experience hardening production systems at a growth-stage company (Series A–D or equivalent), including areas such as IAM, application security, infrastructure security, vulnerability management, or secure SDLC practices
• Deep working knowledge of SOC 2 and PCI DSS, plus hands-on experience with at least one additional security framework such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Experience leading external security audits end-to-end, including auditor management, evidence collection, remediation tracking, and executive or board-level reporting
• Hands-on experience administering GRC/compliance platforms such as Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, or similar, including driving remediation workflows to closure

More About Givebutter

Benefits

• Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville).
• Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.
• Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.
• Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.
• 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.
• Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
• Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team.
• Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.
• Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when you need it most.
• Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
• Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that gives you the freedom to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you need connection, community, or a change of scenery.
• Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.
• Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
• Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.

Interview Process