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Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead at Pantera Capital

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Job Description

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world's leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from some of the world's most visionary and successful leaders, including Elad Gil, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, Samsung, and many more. Our objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making for people and assistive AI wherever decisions are being made. Throughout human history, change and innovation have always been driven by curious people. Today, curious people use Perplexity to answer more than 780 million queries every month-a number that's growing rapidly for one simple reason: everyone can be curious.

Perplexity is seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our world class team. You will help shape our compliance and risk management program. If you are a self motivated, organized professional with a passion for driving compliance and building customer trust, this is an exciting chance to join a fast growing startup and help revolutionise the way people search and interact online.

Responsibilities
  • Implement and lead frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA. Ensuring compliance with certification requirements
  • Ensure and maintain compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and other privacy regulations
  • Design and build scalable audit management processes and documentation systems that will support future expansion to additional compliance frameworks
  • Conduct risk assessments and mitigate data security and compliance risks
  • Write, update and enact policies capturing security, privacy, and AI safety requirements
  • Follow and help shape the AI regulatory and standards landscape to keep the company at the forefront of industry developments and best practices
Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience leading engagements in audit and compliance
  • Experience leading compliance teams
  • Worked in high tech companies in cloud-native environments
  • Able to translate complex compliance requirements into clear and actionable work-streams
  • Strong commitment to cross functional collaboration with IT, Security, GTM, and Engineering
  • Self motivated, detailed and organized, with a diligent approach to project completion
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

The cash compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.

Typical senior pay: $179k for Miscellaneous Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$179k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$69k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $228k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 79% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+6%
10yr growth
1,147,900 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024