Lead Compliance Manager

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.

Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.

It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

Why this role?

As Lead Compliance Manager, you will help shape how Snyk scales trust at speed.

This role goes beyond traditional oversight. You will design,build and automate compliance programmes that allow teams to innovate with confidence while meeting the expectations of customers, partners, and regulators.

Working across Legal, Security, Product and Engineering, you will turn complexity into clarity and help position compliance as a growth enabler across the business.
 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and evolve scalable compliance programmes across the business

• Drive continuous compliance across frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, FedRAMP, and ITGC through collaboration and automation where possible

• Identify control gaps and partner cross-functionally to prioritise and remediate them

• Own audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors

• Deliver clear reporting and insights to leadership to support risk-based decision making

• Act as a trusted internal advisor on compliance strategy and best practices

• Promote a culture of security and accountability through enablement and guidance

• Interact with technical resources to guide solutions

What You Bring:

• 8+ years in Governance, Risk & Compliance, including leadership-level ownership

• Proven experience implementing and operating compliance programmes

• Strong knowledge of major security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, SOC2, FedRAMP)

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, etc)

• Experience working in SaaS or technical environments

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional outcomes

• Strong analytical mindset with a practical, business-enabling approach to compliance

It’d Be Awesome If You Also… 

• Have worked in fast-growing, product-led or developer-focused environments

• Bring exposure to cloud infrastructure or cloud security concepts

• Are familiar with tools like Vanta or Drata

• Hold certifications such as CISA or CISSP

• Are comfortable with Jira and Confluence 

• Understand Agile methodology

• Bring an AI-first mind-set to streamline workflows

• Enjoy simplifying complex requirements into practical solutions

• Believe compliance should accelerate innovation, not block it

• Have a soft spot for a well organised control
   

Annual Base Salary Range: CAD 120,000 – CAD 150,000

Snyk is committed to equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors. Actual compensation may vary based on prior experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

• Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

• Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development

• Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers

• Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance

• Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances