Senior Compliance Manager

Sapiens International; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Sapiens International is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to join our Bangalore team. This role focuses on leading security compliance programs, ensuring regulatory alignment, and driving a proactive security posture across IT services and delivery.

You will engage with legal, HR, and other departments to maintain a comprehensive compliance framework. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in information security and security compliance, with hands-on experience in ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or security compliance.
• Experience managing compliance programs (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, including network security, application security, encryption, identity management, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of security compliance programs (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Ensure regulatory compliance in data protection laws and industry guidelines.
• Develop and maintain documentation for compliance policies and processes.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security governance

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Cloud security

DevSecOps

AI in security

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security or CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

DLP

SIEM

IAM

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Sapiens is looking for a Senior Compliance Manager to join our Bangalore team. If you have expertise in quality management systems for IT services and delivery and are eager to advance your career with a globally established company, this opportunity could be the ideal fit for you.

Working Model: Our flexible work arrangement combines both remote and in-office work, optimizing flexibility and productivity.

This position will be part of Sapiens CTIO division, for more information about it, click here:www.sapiens.com .

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Compliance and Information Security Manager to ensure the organization’s compliance with all relevant security regulations, frameworks, and standards. The role is responsible for safeguarding our information systems, managing risk, and leading compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both compliance and technical security measures, ensuring a proactive approach to security threats while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Compliance:

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of the company’s security compliance programs (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including data protection laws, privacy regulations, and industry-specific guidelines.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to compliance policies, standards, and processes.
• Conduct regular security compliance audits, risk assessments, and gap analysis to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and other departments to maintain a comprehensive compliance framework.
• Interface with external auditors, regulators, and other third parties during compliance assessments and certifications.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees to foster a culture of security and compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports and communicate with leadership on the status of security compliance initiatives.
• Used AI tools to support security analysis, compliance monitoring, and automation of governance, risk, and compliance activities.
• Implemented compliance controls aligned with SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS 4.0.1, and ISO 27001, using AI-based monitoring and reporting.
• Used AI platforms to track regulatory changes and identify potential compliance risks early.

Information Security:

• Develop and implement the organization’s information security strategy, policies, and procedures to protect critical systems and data.
• Monitor and assess security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities across all information systems, networks, and applications.
• Lead incident response efforts, including forensic analysis, investigation, and reporting of security breaches or incidents.
• Implement security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), data loss prevention (DLP), and endpoint protection tools.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems, ensuring that access controls and user privileges are appropriately defined and enforced.
• Oversee the security of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), including configuration reviews, security assessments, and monitoring.
• Conduct regular security testing, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing, to validate the security posture of systems.
• Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security practices into development and operational processes (DevSecOps).
• Ensure the organization complies with secure coding standards and best practices in application development.
• Stay current on the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and recommend upgrades to security infrastructure as necessary.

What to Have for this position.

Must have Skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or security compliance.
• Experience managing compliance programs (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, including network security, application security, encryption, identity management, and incident response.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with cloud security in platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on security compliance.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams or security operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with security automation and orchestration in a DevSecOps environment.
• Experience working with security frameworks for regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance).
• Familiarity with advanced threat detection and mitigation strategies.
• Certifications in cloud security (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate).

About Sapiens

Sapiens International CorporationN.V.is a global leader in intelligent,SaaS-based software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof theirorganisationswith operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. Our SaaS-based solutions help insurers harness the power ofAI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries withourinnovative offerings.Recognisedby industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.. For More information visit us onwww.sapiens.com .

Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We Are

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. is a global leader of AI-centric, SaaS-based insurance software, delivering hyper-relevant experiences that are efficient, compliant, and innovative. With agile intelligence, Sapiens' solutions turn real-time data and human insight into precise action at every moment, across every risk.

The Sapiens platform includes agentic workflows accelerating every capability across policy, underwriting, claims, reinsurance, decisioning, and finance and compliance.

With more than 600 insurers in over 30 countries running on Sapiens, our deep industry expertise is the foundation of our long-term relationships, from initial implementation through to modernization and market transformation.

Sapiens is headquartered in London, serving customers in property and casualty, life, reinsurance, specialty, and workers’ compensation from offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.