Prosper is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and automation-focused security compliance professional to support, promote, and further mature the company's Governance, Risk, and Compliance program. In this position, you will blend standard GRC practices (PCI DSS, NIST, SOC 1/2) with a technical mindset, leveraging GRC platforms, scripting and AI tools to automate manual compliance workflows, audit trails, and data gathering.
You will use your strong analytical and technical skills to identify security gaps and build efficient, scalable processes. We are looking for self-driven candidates who want to be part of an innovative FinTech company with a mission to improve the financial well-being of its customers.
How you’ll make an impact
- Automated Compliance Monitoring: Review, audit, and monitor security compliance programs against frameworks like PCI-DSS, NIST CSFv2, and SOC 1/2, leveraging automation tools to continuously assess control health
- Process Optimization & AI Integration: Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and LLMs to accelerate risk assessments, summarize complex regulatory requirements, and streamline process improvements
- Code-Assisted Evidence Collection: Lead and automate evidence collection for external audits (SOC 1, PCI Level 1), reducing manual overhead for engineering and product teams
- Identity & Access Management (IAM): Oversee user access management and quarterly user access reviews, exploring ways to automate provisioning audits and detect anomalies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and cultivate positive working relationships with engineering, DevOps, and product stakeholders to bake compliance directly into the CI/CD pipeline and cloud infrastructure
Skills that will help you thrive
- Education: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related technical field
- Experience: 5–7 years of GRC or Security Engineering experience, ideally within a SaaS, FinTech, or Cloud-native company
- Solid understanding of Cloud Security compliance (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Technical & Scripting Skills: Hands-on working experience with command line and scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell, etc) to parse logs, query APIs, and automate repetitive GRC tasks
- AI Savvy: Familiarity with utilizing AI productivity tools, prompt engineering, or LLMs to optimize documentation, drafting, or data analysis
- Framework Fluency: Experience with security standards/frameworks such as PCI-DSS, NIST (800-53/CSF), and SOC 1/2 Type II
- Soft Skills: Strong ability to clearly articulate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders and strategically collaborate cross-functionally
- Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, or similar security certifications are a plus
Resources to help you prosper
- A connected experience: We prioritize high-touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital-first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supported
- Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security
- Holistic well-being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage
- Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace
Skills Required
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related technical field
- 5-7 years of GRC or Security Engineering experience
- Experience within SaaS, FinTech, or cloud-native company
- Solid understanding of Cloud Security compliance (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Hands-on command line and scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to parse logs, query APIs, and automate GRC tasks
- Experience with GRC platforms and automating evidence collection for external audits (SOC 1, PCI Level 1)
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools, prompt engineering, or LLMs
- Fluency with security frameworks: PCI-DSS, NIST (800-53/CSF), SOC 1/2 Type II
- Strong ability to articulate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CCSP
What We Do
Prosper’s mission is to advance financial well-being. The company’s online lending platform connects people who want to borrow money with individuals and institutions that want to invest in consumer credit. Borrowers get access to affordable fixed-rate, fixed-term personal loans. Investors have the opportunity to earn solid returns via a data-driven underwriting model. To date, over $17 billion in personal loans have been originated through the Prosper platform for debt consolidation and large purchases such as home improvement projects, medical expenses and special occasions.
