Director, Trust and Assurance

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Trust and Assurance to lead the organization’s trust, governance, risk, and compliance across IT and security functions. The role strengthens security assurance, advances audit readiness, and builds confidence with customers and auditors.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, with compensation ranging from $154,000 to $231,000 annually. It requires leadership experience, cyber security expertise, and citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in information security, IT risk, compliance, or audit.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CMMC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a vision for the trust and assurance function aligned with IT and security goals.
• Innovate governance, risk, and compliance processes using AI and creative problem-solving.
• Oversee security certification and audit programs, ensuring effective controls.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and risk metrics for resource optimization and impactful results.
• Collaborate with IT, InfoSec, Legal, and business teams to build trusted relationships.
• Lead the risk management program, focusing on third-party and vendor risk assessments.
• Respond to customer security inquiries and audit findings, positioning security as a business advantage.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Trust and Assurance to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This leader will guide the organization’s trust, governance, risk, and compliance efforts across IT and security functions. The role is responsible for strengthening security assurance, advancing audit readiness, and building confidence with customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders. It also requires close partnership with legal, IT, InfoSec, and business teams to support a risk-informed approach that enables growth and operational excellence.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $154,000 – $231,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a vision for the trust and assurance function aligned with IT and security goals.
• Innovate governance, risk, and compliance processes using AI and creative problem-solving.
• Oversee security certification and audit programs, ensuring effective controls.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and risk metrics for resource optimization and impactful results.
• Collaborate with IT, InfoSec, Legal, and business teams to build trusted relationships.
• Lead the risk management program, focusing on third-party and vendor risk assessments.
• Respond to customer security inquiries and audit findings, positioning security as a business advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute for degree.
• 10+ years in information security, IT risk, compliance, or audit.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record.
• US Citizenship required.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CMMC.
• Experience managing risk and vendor risk programs, collaborating with auditors and clients.
• Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISA, CRISC.

Benefits

• Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care.
• Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, and Wellness program.
• Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, and 401k Plan with Company Matching.
• Paid Time Off, including holidays and parental leave.
• Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, and Employee Discount Program.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.