Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Risk and compliance leadership has become a core differentiator in SaaS—particularly for cybersecurity vendors selling into regulated buyers. This Head of Risk and Compliance role stands out because it sits close to the security leadership function (reporting to the Deputy CISO) and is positioned to shape how enterprise risk management and compliance are embedded into day-to-day operations, not treated as a periodic audit exercise. The hybrid setup in Dallas or Hoboken also signals a role with regular cross-functional touchpoints.
For a SaaS career, this kind of remit builds durable expertise in the “trust layer” that underpins revenue: translating regulatory expectations into scalable internal programs, building reporting that leadership and boards can act on, and operationalising frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO, GDPR, and FedRAMP. Experience designing risk registers, metrics, and governance cadences tends to transfer well across SaaS companies as they move upmarket and face more rigorous customer scrutiny.
This role is best suited to a senior operator who enjoys systems-building and stakeholder alignment—someone comfortable moving between technical security realities and business prioritisation. It will fit professionals who want ownership of global risk and compliance programs and who prefer influencing outcomes through clear frameworks, executive communication, and measurable controls.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.
What We Are Looking For:
Semperis is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Risk to build and lead our global risk and compliance management function.
About the Role
Reporting to the Deputy CISO, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and compliance frameworks, ensuring that security, compliance, and business resilience are embedded into how we operate.
This role requires a leader who can balance technical depth with business acumen—someone who understands cybersecurity risk, regulatory expectations, and operational realities, and can translate that into actionable programs across the organization.
**Hybrid in either Dallas, TX or Hoboken, NJ
What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborate with different stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, cybersecurity, and compliance risks.
Own and evolve the company’s risk register, metrics, and reporting cadence, providing transparent insights to the CISO, senior leadership, and board committees.
Manage and lead the company’s compliance frameworks including ISO, Common Criteria, FedRamp, SOCII, GDPR, and more.
What You’ll Bring
7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, or information assurance, with at least 5 years in leadership capacity.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, operational risk, business continuity, and compliance programs.
Familiarity with standards and regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, DORA, and NIS2.
Relevant certifications preferred: CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27005 Risk Manager, or equivalent.
Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.
**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Candidates who reside within 45 miles of one of our offices—or where the job description specifies a required location—will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working onsite three days per week and remotely the remaining days.
Semperis is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by the Semperis application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Semperis. Please inform Semperis representative Anna Taylor, Director of Global Recruiting, if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
