Monarch · 1 day ago
Security GRC Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expMonarch is a personal finance platform focused on simplifying finances for its users. They are seeking a Security GRC Analyst to scale their compliance program and customer security assurance function, enabling safe vendor onboarding and maintaining compliance efficiently.
FinanceFinTechInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Scale, automate, and optimize existing GRC, compliance, and customer assurance programs, including security questionnaires, evidence requests, trust center content, and knowledge base
Optimize and automate an existing third-party risk program by improving risk signal quality, automating evidence collection, and reducing assessment cycle time
Evaluate, implement and maintain GRC tooling (Vanta, Drata, SafeBase, etc.) with a focus on AI-powered automation to minimize operational overhead
Mature existing SOC 2 program by strengthening continuous controls monitoring, reducing audit prep effort, and increasing confidence in automated evidence completeness
Research, recommend and implement additional frameworks and attestations (ISO 27001, CSA STAR, etc.) to position Monarch as a security leader in personal finance
Qualification
Required
3-5 years operating and scaling mature GRC, compliance, or customer assurance programs in high-growth environments
Hands-on experience with customer assurance (security questionnaires, evidence requests, RFPs)
Hands-on experience with SOC2, CCPA/GDPR compliance and understanding of other frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001)
Hands-on experience with Continuous Controls Monitoring and compliance automation tools (Vanta, Drata, Oneleet, SafeBase, or similar)
Strong written communication skills to support internal and external engagements such as customer-facing responses
Comfort with ambiguity and building process from scratch
Ability to identify process anti-patterns (manual evidence requests, one-off questionnaires, duplicate controls) and replace them with durable, automated solutions
Preferred
Fintech or financial services background
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and modern SaaS stack
Experience in a high-growth startup environment within B2B SaaS
Experience leveraging AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) for GRC workflows
Relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, Security+)
Experience partnering with IT to implement Corporate Security controls over SaaS, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint security
Benefits
Work wherever you want! As a fully remote company with no central office, we want you to work wherever you are happiest and most productive. Whether that’s out of your home, a co-working space, or elsewhere.
Competitive cash and equity compensation in a hyper growth, early stage company 🚀.
Stipend to set-up your ideal working environment.
Competitive Benefit Plans for employees based on your location (e.g. in the US we offer: Medical, dental and vision benefits and the ability to contribute to a 401k plan).
Unlimited PTO.
3 day weekend every month! We take off the “First Friday” every month to focus on rest, recuperation, or just having fun!
Company
Monarch
Monarch is the most comprehensive platform for managing your personal finances.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$94.8MKey Investors
Forerunner,FPV VenturesMenlo VenturesAccel
2025-05-23Series B· $75M
2022-02-01Series A· $15M
2021-07-23Seed· $4.8M
Leadership Team
Val Agostino
Co-founder & CEO
Alvin Chow
Software Engineer
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