Director of Compliance

📋 Description

• Build and scale PolyAI’s global compliance programme with GC across UK/US/Serbia/Canada.
• Work with CTO and Security to embed compliance, security, and governance in product development.
• Own and manage SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs and audits.
• Lead data security incident response with security, legal, and other teams.
• Bridge Legal, Security, and Engineering to operationalise AI governance and controls.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with regulatory needs.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years in compliance, governance, risk, or audit in tech/SaaS/AI.
• Direct experience managing or supporting SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification programmes.
• Experience building and scaling compliance programmes in high-growth companies.
• Strong understanding of information security, technology risk, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience cross-functional with Legal, Security, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; translate regulatory topics into practical guidance.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity in the company.
• 25 holidays, with increases over time.
• Flexible WFH policy; work from outside UK up to 6 months/year.
• TELUS Health EAP 24/7.
• Private healthcare and dental cover.
• Annual learning allowance and fertility/family-forming programmes.