Director – Governance

Meet Benevity

The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, the United States and more!

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to build and lead a high-performing function responsible for ensuring the ethical, secure, and compliant operation of our business. This individual will develop and oversee frameworks and processes that support regulatory compliance, privacy, financial integrity, enterprise risk management, and the safe, effective movement of funds across our platform.

You will report to the Associate Vice President of Information Security and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, Client Success, and more. This is an ideal opportunity for a GRC leader with a strong mix of operational experience, regulatory knowledge, and a passion for enabling innovation through trust and accountability.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain security, privacy, and compliance policies aligned with industry standards and evolving regulations
• Oversee internal controls supporting security, data protection, and financial integrity, and lead audits, self-assessments, and readiness for certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Design and lead an enterprise risk management framework, working with senior leaders to embed risk mitigation into operations and planning, and provide regular insights to leadership
• Ensure global privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in partnership with Legal and Product, while managing DPIAs, DSARs, and promoting a privacy-by-design culture
• Oversee compliance with financial reporting standards, charitable disbursement regulations, AML, and sanctions screening, ensuring readiness for regulatory changes
• Build client trust by demonstrating Benevity’s security and compliance maturity; engage with clients and partners to provide transparency and respond to due diligence requests
• Support contract reviews to ensure alignment between client requirements and Benevity’s security and privacy controls
• Implement scalable GRC tools to automate policy, risk, audit, and reporting processes as the company expands
• Lead a collaborative, inclusive GRC team, serving as a trusted partner across the business and driving company-wide awareness and accountability in compliance and risk management

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or related domains, preferably in a SaaS or fintech environment
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, AML, sanctions, SOX)
• Experience engaging directly with clients, regulators, or auditors to convey security practices and manage trust-based relationships
• Proven ability to manage complex audits and assessments and implement remediation plans effectively
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk and/or privacy programs
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a collaborative and pragmatic approach
• Familiarity with charitable disbursement regulations and financial compliance requirements is a strong asset

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Law, Information Security); certifications such as CISA, CIPP, or CRISC are preferred

Discover your purpose at work

We are not employees, we are Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where we work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine. 

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].