Operations - Compliance & GTM

About the company Our client is a Series A enterprise AI company that turns complex business processes into reliable software. Its technology powers critical workflows for Fortune 500 companies with more than 98% quality across over 500,000 production runs. The company has raised $50 million from leading technology investors, is valued at approximately $500 million, and is scaling rapidly from an early-stage team. About the role We are hiring the first dedicated operations and compliance leader to build the compliance function from the ground up and accelerate enterprise go-to-market execution. The role combines compliance, security coordination, GTM enablement, finance operations, and general company-building. You will work onsite five days per week in San Francisco, which is preferred, or New York. What you will do • Own and build the compliance program across SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and related frameworks • Accelerate enterprise deals by managing security reviews and vendor questionnaires • Design and automate operational processes using AI and LLM tools • Coordinate security, finance, go-to-market, and other cross-functional workstreams • Reduce manual compliance work through better systems, documentation, and automation • Define a meaningful portion of the role based on evolving company needs • Build the operating rhythm for a new function in a fast-growing environment What we are looking for • Experience in product strategy, management consulting, or startup operations, with direct exposure to Payments, Accounting, or Insurance • A top tier management consulting background, or startup and founder experience at Seed to Series C where you wore many hats across sales, implementation, and strategy • A track record taking a new product or a new market from zero to one, and owning the outcome • P&L ownership, or M&A and diligence experience running several workstreams at once (banking, private equity, venture, or corporate development also work) • Built and executed go to market strategies for B2B SaaS products yourself, not just contributed to them • Bachelor's degree from a top tier university Bonus points • MBA, or a top tier management consulting pedigree • CPA, or hands on experience with payment processing, AP and AR • Comfort demoing a technical product to enterprise buyers Location and work model • New York City, hybrid, 4 to 5 days per week in office • Some travel as needed • Open to visa transfers (OPT and H1B transfersWhat we are looking for • Three to seven years of experience in business operations, consulting, compliance, or a chief of staff role • Hands-on exposure to at least one compliance program or framework such as SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS • Experience at a high-growth Series A to Series C startup or in a top-tier consulting environment • A generalist operator who is comfortable building processes from scratch • Active use of AI or LLM tools to automate repetitive work • Strong communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills • Willingness to work onsite full-time in San Francisco or New York Nice to have • Experience accelerating enterprise sales through security and compliance work • Familiarity with GRC platforms and cloud infrastructure • Finance operations or security operations exposure • Experience supporting Fortune 500 customers • $100,000 to $210,000, plus competitive equity in a company valued above $2B • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision • Unlimited PTO • All meals provided in the office • Relocation package • Commuter benefit• Base salary of $180,000 to $225,000 • Substantial early-stage equity • Preventive medical, dental, and vision care covered at 100% • Flexible spending accounts, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance • Visa transfers and new sponsorships may be considered for qualified candidates