Compliance Analyst II (UK)

Optro Inc.

Job Overview

Location

United Kingdom

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Compliance Analyst II at Optro, you will play a critical role in strengthening the company’s security and compliance posture by supporting the strategic pillars of its GRC program and ensuring day-to-day compliance operations run smoothly across global teams. This role is essential for maintaining trust with enterprise customers, including Fortune 500 organizations, by upholding rigorous standards in audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec.
• You will contribute directly to Optro’s mission of being the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by helping translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable controls, policies, and procedures that protect both the company and its clients.
• Day to day, you will participate in maintaining and evolving the compliance program framework, including designing and developing policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 1/2, FedRAMP, and CMMC/NIST 800-171.
• You will facilitate and perform second-line-of-defense control testing and validation, ensuring controls are operating effectively and identifying gaps for remediation.
• You will support compliance operations by managing User Access Reviews, Due Diligence Questionnaires, and Issues Management processes, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• You will consult with security, IT, engineering, legal, and other cross-functional teams to implement policies, assess data privacy and security risks, and mitigate potential compliance issues before they escalate.
• You will assist in providing responses to customer and vendor security questionnaires, leveraging your expertise to represent Optro’s compliance stance accurately and confidently.
• You will facilitate training, awareness, and communication initiatives on security and compliance topics, including developing and delivering programs on security awareness, data handling, and privacy for global teams.
• You will collaborate globally to translate compliance requirements into common controls and practices, helping align disparate teams under a unified security and compliance framework.
• You will participate in security compliance assessments and contribute to the continuous improvement of Optro’s overall security compliance posture through evidence collection, gap analysis, and process optimization.
• You will work closely with the Director of Information Security Compliance and engage with security, legal, IT, and engineering teams, gaining visibility into how compliance intersects with product development, customer success, and enterprise risk management.
• In this role, you will develop deep expertise in SaaS-specific compliance challenges, learn to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and build practical skills in control design, testing, and automation—positioning you for advancement into senior compliance, GRC, or risk management roles.
• You will have the opportunity to influence how a fast-growing, innovative tech company scales its compliance function while maintaining agility, learning from industry best practices, and contributing to a culture of customer obsession, gritty resilience, and shared success.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a security compliance professional with in-depth knowledge of control objectives, procedures, gap assessments, and evidence collection for ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CMMC/NIST 800-171, SOC 1/2, and FedRAMP.
• Proven experience working in a B2B SaaS environment, understanding the unique compliance challenges of cloud-based software delivery.
• Familiarity with compliance automation tools and practices, including basic SQL proficiency for querying and analyzing compliance-related data.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and data flows to assess security risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Skill in translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical control procedures and policies, and communicating them effectively to non-technical business stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional and global teams, managing multiple simultaneous projects with initiative and professional skepticism.
• Background in developing and communicating security and ELC (Enterprise-Level Controls) to business units and technical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for training, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other recognized privacy and security credentials.

🏖️ Benefits

• Launch your career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America, recognized as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner for seven consecutive years.
• Live Your Best Life (LYBL) stipend: $200 per month for personal wellness, learning, or lifestyle enhancements that support your wellbeing.
• Comprehensive employee health coverage available across all locations, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings with company match: 401(k) match in the US or pension plan with match in the UK.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Flexible vacation policy: 25 days of annual leave in the UK, plus additional time off for birthdays and volunteering.
• Access to employee resource groups and regular opportunities for team and company-wide gatherings to foster connection and inclusion.

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About Optro Inc.

Optro is a technology company focused on revolutionizing the way businesses manage and leverage their data. They provide an AI-powered platform designed to automate data operations, enabling organizations to extract deeper insights, improve data quality, and accelerate data-driven decision-making. Their solution addresses common challenges in data integration, transformation, and governance, making complex data processes more accessible and efficient. Optro serves a wide range of industries, empowering them to unlock the full potential of their data assets for competitive advantage and operational excellence.

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