[Remote] Sr. Risk & Compliance Specialist (GRC)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, committed to driving innovation and customer success. They are seeking a Sr. Risk & Compliance Specialist to lead and mature compliance programs, manage audits, and ensure adherence to global security standards. Responsibilities • You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Security, Legal, IT, and Engineering to embed compliance into operational workflows and support certifications and attestations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISMAP, IRAP and others • Work on compliance initiatives and assessments across various frameworks (e.g.SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, ISMAP, IRAP, etc.) • Manage and improve internal control environments, ensuring continuous alignment with applicable regulations and industry best practices • Act as a senior liaison for external auditors, assessors, and internal stakeholders during audits and assessments • Oversee the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions and risk mitigation efforts • Develop and maintain compliance documentation, policies, and procedures • Provide compliance training and awareness to relevant business units • Track compliance metrics, drive remediation efforts, and communicate risks and progress to senior leadership Skills • 6–8 years of relevant experience in information security compliance, risk management, or audit • Deep knowledge of security standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, ISMAP, IRAP, etc.) • Experience managing compliance audits and interacting with external assessors or regulators • Strong understanding of IT and security controls, particularly in cloud environments • Good communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical and process-oriented controls • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO Lead Auditor) • Prior experience working with GRC tools and automation platforms • Strategic mindset with the technical ability to translate compliance goals into engineering solutions • Passion for global compliance and finding the path of least resistance to get there • Ability to operate autonomously and drive innovation in regulated environments • Strong solutioning mindset, being able to break down complex problems with simple solutions that are communicated in a clear and concise manner Benefits • Time off programs • Medical • Dental • Vision • Mental health support • Paid parental leave • Life and disability insurance • 401(k) • Employee stock purchasing program Company Overview • Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management software and applications. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Salesforce has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1883 in 2025, 2296 in 2024, 1850 in 2023, 2849 in 2022, 2124 in 2021, 1960 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job