Technical Program Manager, Risk/Information Security

Ripple Information Security is growing and we are looking for an experienced professional with a combination of strong technical skills, Infosec strategy/execution, and business operations/program management experience to partner with Infosec leadership in leading and organizing the Infosec Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) function. This is a hands-on technical role, serving as a partner to all engineering leaders and teams to mature the Infosec GRC function. This role will drive GRC initiatives by creating streamlined processes, communicating consistently and frequently, building trust across the organization, and prioritizing areas for investment. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the Information Security GRC team, ensuring they are as efficient and effective as possible.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead initiatives with teams across Ripple to continually improve our security posture and ensure our information security objectives are being met
• Co-create and help articulate Infosec GRC strategy across the company
• Help solve tech problems with urgency by helping teams reach consensus by asking the right questions and offering solutions
• Develop strong partnerships and feedback loops with leaders and stakeholders across the organization
• Lead with data and promote a culture of metrics driven decision-making. Create dashboards to measure security program performance in key areas over time
• Own and drive OKRs across Infosec GRC and ensure our assurance processes are continually improving
• Provide regular program strategy and performance updates
• Evangelize a positive security culture across the organization

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of experience, ideally from information security, enterprise technology, or technical consulting background

• Strong understanding of Information Security Governance Risk & Compliance domain

• Diligent and extremely organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• General understanding of public cloud technologies (AWS and GCP)

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, agile culture—someone who embraces and leads through change and ambiguity
• Outstanding at building relationships and collaborating with peers, senior leaders, and cross-functionally to produce not only great results, but also great experiences doing the work
• Strong strategic thinker who applies creativity to problem solving, and handily takes a big idea from thought through to execution
• Inclusive leadership and teamwork skills

WHO WE ARE:

Ripple is doing for value what the internet did for information: enabling its instant and seamless flow around the world. We call this the Internet of Value (IoV). Using blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, Ripple is dedicated to creating powerful gains in financial efficiency, equity and inclusion. In addition, Ripple is developing and enabling the future use cases that will catalyze the new digital economy for governments, businesses and consumers.

Ripple has offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, London, Mumbai, Singapore, São Paulo, Toronto, Reykjavík, Washington D.C. and Dubai.

WHAT WE OFFER – The resources and support to be your best at work and beyond:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• Ripple is Flexible First: you have the option to work remotely, from our offices, or a combination of the two within the 11 countries we are located around the world.
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team off-sites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Bonus Flexibility Program: Participants in the Corporate Bonus Plan have the option to elect to receive their annual bonus in cash, equity or XRP, or a combination.
• 100% paid medical and dental and 95% paid vision insurance for employees starting on your first day
• 401k (with match) 
• Commuter benefits
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. Interns - please discuss benefits with your recruiter.