Risk and Compliance Senior Manager

Overview Working at AtlassianAtlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Responsibilities The Risk and Compliance Senior Manager at Atlassian will play a key role in driving the company's risk and compliance strategy across cloud and enterprise programs. This role requires deep expertise in compliance frameworks, risk management, and internal controls, combined with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels. The Senior Manager will champion process excellence, lead audit activities, and ensure Atlassian's compliance posture remains strong and audit-ready across multiple certifications and regulatory obligations.Lead compliance program delivery — own the annual compliance plan and drive robust internal control programs, integrating innovative strategies and anticipating future needs in practices, tools, and processesChampion audit activities — lead and organize audit activities end-to-end, including evidence collection, stakeholder interviews, and remediation follow-up; ensure audit-ready artifacts are maintained across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other applicable frameworksManage control deficiencies — drive comprehensive analysis of deficiencies identified through reviews, communicate complex findings, and ensure diligent follow-up for resolutionCollaborate strategically — align team objectives with broader organizational goals; foster commitment and motivation across teams and business partners to ensure business impactBuild business cases — identify business issues impacting multiple teams, initiate strategic projects or changes, and drive compelling business cases with recommended solutions to leadershipInfluence and advise — serve as an indispensable trusted advisor for business partners and cross-functional peers; recognize strategic issues and initiate high-level discussions to help partners overcome broader challengesShare knowledge and amplify impact — actively share expertise through mentoring, coaching, and contributing to team-wide knowledge management practices; deploy content across Atlassian using sophisticated knowledge access toolsDrive continuous improvement — lead improvements in processes, metrics, reporting, and analytics for the R&C function; seek opportunities to streamline audit facilitation and stakeholder collaborationQualifications7+ years of experience in Technology Risk Management, Compliance, or Information Security, preferably in a large-scale SaaS/cloud environmentDeep expertise in compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27K, HIPAA, IRAP, PCI or C5 are a strong bonusProven experience leading external audit activities, managing evidence collection, and driving remediation programsStrong understanding of internal control design, testing, and documentationDemonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence global, cross-functional teams with ambiguity and uncertaintyExcellent verbal and written communication skills — able to translate complex risk and compliance concepts for technical and non-technical audiences at all levelsExperience with scoping, project tracking, risk management, and process improvement in a high-velocity environmentRelevant certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP) are beneficialExperience with Jira and Confluence is a plus Compensation At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity. Pay Ranges In The United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:Zone A: $153,000 - $199,750Zone B: $137,700 - $179,775Zone C: $126,990 - $165,793 Qualifications Benefits & PerksAtlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.About AtlassianAt Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.Job SummaryCategory: Other