Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Elise A.I. Technologies Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health coverage

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

401k

Wellness stipend

Office meals

Unlimited vacation

Relocation support

Job summary

EliseAI in New York seeks a Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to scale risk and compliance programs, oversee audits, and align policies with SOC 1/2, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST. You will lead cross-functional teams with Legal and Security, and build a high-performing GRC function to support rapid growth.

You will own audit relationships, define roadmaps, and mentor a growing team while driving third-party due diligence and vendor risk management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Information Security, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or program ownership role
• Deep expertise across compliance frameworks including SOC1, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, and ISO certifications
• Proven track record managing audit programs end-to-end, including direct relationships with external auditors
• Experience building or scaling a GRC function, including team hiring and development
• Strong understanding of vendor risk management, third-party due diligence, and risk-based decision-making
• Ability to translate complex compliance and risk topics for executive and board-level audiences
• Excellent cross-functional influencing skills — comfortable working with Legal, Engineering, and business leadership
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the company's GRC program, setting strategic direction across frameworks including SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI, HITRUST, and HIPAA
• Serve as the primary owner of audit relationships, overseeing planning, evidence collection, documentation, and auditor communications
• Define and enforce compliance roadmaps, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability on regulatory requirements
• Attract top-tier talent to scale the GRC team, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and managing team performance
• Oversee the vendor risk management program, including third-party due diligence, risk tiering, and escalation of critical findings
• Lead reviews of vendor and client security questionnaires (DDQs) in partnership with Security Engineering, with final sign-off authority
• Own the security and compliance policy framework — driving creation, review cycles, and organization-wide adoption
• Partner with Legal and Security leadership on security-related contractual obligations, including review and negotiation of security addenda

Skills

GRC leadership

Audit management

Regulatory frameworks

Vendor risk management

Third-party due diligence

Executive communication

Cross-functional influence

Information security knowledge

Policy development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

About EliseAI

At EliseAI, we're improving the industries that matter most: housing and healthcare. Everyone needs a place to live and access to quality healthcare, yet both are often harder to secure than they should be. By integrating AI agents deeply into existing workflows, we make them more efficient, reduce costs, and improve the experience for everyone.

• Housing: We simplify how renters tour apartments, sign leases, submit maintenance requests, and stay connected with their property team—bringing everything they need for their home into one place.
• Healthcare: We make it easy to schedule appointments, complete intake forms, and we help patients communicate with providers, so everyone can focus on health instead of paperwork.

With EliseAI, organizations reduce manual work, improve accessibility, and deliver a seamless experience across essential services. We recently raised a $350 million funding round at a $4 billion valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate this mission.

About The Role

We are seeking a Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to scale our risk and compliance programs. This role will be instrumental in leading and scaling the GRC team to meet regulatory and IT audit readiness, manage third-party risk, and ensure our policies and processes align with industry standards. You will work cross-functionally with Security Engineering, Legal, and business stakeholders to operationalize compliance efforts, support audits, and manage the GRC team to respond to customer and vendor due diligence requests. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our ability to meet critical compliance timelines and support the operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the company's GRC program, setting strategic direction across frameworks including SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI, HITRUST, and HIPAA
• Serve as the primary owner of audit relationships, overseeing planning, evidence collection, documentation, and auditor communications
• Define and enforce compliance roadmaps, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability on regulatory requirements
• Attract top-tier talent to scale the GRC team, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and managing team performance
• Oversee the vendor risk management program, including third-party due diligence, risk tiering, and escalation of critical findings
• Lead reviews of vendor and client security questionnaires (DDQs) in partnership with Security Engineering, with final sign-off authority
• Own the security and compliance policy framework — driving creation, review cycles, and organization-wide adoption
• Partner with Legal and Security leadership on security-related contractual obligations, including review and negotiation of security addenda

Move at rocket speed, build something massive.

We’re scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition. Here, you own your impact; full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff.

We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, climb aboard.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Information Security, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or program ownership role
• Deep expertise across compliance frameworks including SOC1, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, and ISO certifications
• Proven track record managing audit programs end-to-end, including direct relationships with external auditors
• Experience building or scaling a GRC function, including team hiring and development
• Strong understanding of vendor risk management, third-party due diligence, and risk-based decision-making
• Ability to translate complex compliance and risk topics for executive and board-level audiences
• Excellent cross-functional influencing skills — comfortable working with Legal, Engineering, and business leadership
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Why Join

Growth and impact. It’s not often that you can get in on the ground floor of a funded (unicorn!) startup that’s scaling so fast. That means that instead of following a playbook, you’ll be writing it. Every single day you will be challenged to identify how we can scale and execute on it. You’ll learn what works when you succeed and what doesn’t when you fail. Either way, the rest of the team will be here to support you.

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
• A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

Job Compensation Range

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $275,000 USD/CAD. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.

EliseAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment with EliseAI is on an “at-will” basis, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We will also consider qualified applicants in accordance with the Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].