Director, Trust & Assurance — IT Risk & Compliance (Remote)

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

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.