# Senior GRC Analyst at Gusto

- Company: Gusto
- What the company does: Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://www.gusto.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $183K to $205K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gusto/jobs/8082139
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/gusto-senior-grc-analyst/

## About the role

Gusto is seeking a Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance professional to join our team managing our security governance, risk and compliance initiatives. This person will guide the company from foundational Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) maturity through to steady-state operations, leveraging AI to automate and improve old practices and tools, ensuring ongoing compliance with SOC 2 Type 2, IT General Controls, ICOC and related frameworks, while embedding security-minded practices throughout Gusto.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance within SaaS, ideally in the HCM, payroll, or fintech sectors
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models, with experience implementing controls and policies in fast-paced, product-driven environments
- Proven experience leading or supporting a SOC 2 Type 2 compliance initiative, including collaboration with auditors and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with compliance tools and platforms such as Optro, Vanta, Drata, Viso Trust, or similar
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex GRC requirements into actionable, scalable processes

Tags: Security