Location: Kfar Sava,IL (hybrid)
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simly put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist to join our Information Security team in Kfar Saba. You’ll work closely with security, engineering, and data teams to maintain and enhance NEXT’s compliance and risk management programs, supporting Post-Merger Integration (PMI) activities with our parent group, ERGO and Munich Re.
This is a hands-on, cross-functional role for someone who enjoys connecting policy to practice, and process to impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Support internal and external audits (SOX ITGC, ISO27001, NYDFS, CPRA) and maintain evidence for ongoing compliance.
- Maintain and improve information security policies, standards, and procedures
- Lead security awareness and social engineering programs, and analyze campaign results to identify risk trends.
- Conduct Cyber Security, Privacy, and AI risk assessments across business units.
- Maintain and track the corporate risk register, and partner with business owners to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with Security, R&D, DevOps and Data teams to integrate security into development and operations.
- Enhance and automate GRC processes, leveraging AI and modern tooling.
What We Need:
- 3–5 years of experience in Information Security, GRC, or Risk Management.
- Strong Knowledge of Data Privacy principles, laws and regulations.
- Solid understanding of Cloud Infrastructure Security (AWS).
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CIPP/US, CIPP/E) – advantage.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with a collaborative mindset.
- Background in insurance, financial services, or other regulated sectors – advantage.
- Experience from a Big 4 firm – advantage.
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @nextinsurance.com. Additionally, Next Insurance will never ask for payment, fees, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via the careers page on our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Next Insurance, please do not provide any personal or financial information. You can find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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What We Do
The needs of business owners have significantly changed over the past decade, the insurance industry hasn’t. When you’re running your own business, you’re placing a huge bet on yourself. Your ideas, your passion, your blood, sweat and tears define your success. Next Insurance was created to give your business the coverage it deserves. Simple, affordable and tailored. So no matter what you do, no matter how you define success, we’re right there, next to you. Behind our groundbreaking AI-based technology there are hundreds of us. Data scientists, insurance advisors, product managers, designers & more. We are passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals & are committed to serve the needs of business owners. Even our three founders started their path as small business owners so they have been there and are committed to supporting the journey of your business.
Why Work With Us
Next Insurance is looking for explorers who are filled with curiosity, have the desire to travel the unbeaten path, and realize new heights in providing small business owners with the peace of mind to run their businesses. If you move fast, customer-focused, and willing to challenge the status quo, Next Insurance might just be your next journey.
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