Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst, Mercury

$135.8-188.7k

+ Equity. Salary dependent on US locations. For Canadian employees (any location): CAD 142,600-160,500

Mid and Senior level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

Banking services for startups and small businesses

Job no longer available

Banking services for startups and small businesses

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Job no longer available

$135.8-188.7k

+ Equity. Salary dependent on US locations. For Canadian employees (any location): CAD 142,600-160,500

Mid and Senior level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Company mission

To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Familiarity with standard security frameworks, including NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS, ISO, etc
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to remain composed in high-stress situations
Fundamental understanding of accepted security practices, including troubleshooting, identifying attack vectors, and providing customer support
Knowledge and understanding of cloud services, with a 100% cloud-native approach

What the job involves

We are looking for a GRC analyst to help build the battens and transoms that will lift up our business continuity and resilience
Collaborate with the engineering team to define and enhance the organization's security posture
Apply a deep understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) principles to engineering initiatives
Work closely with engineering to improve the reliability and security of the business
Implement, monitor, and maintain various security frameworks, with a focus on regulatory compliance standards (e.g., NIST, PCI, CIS)
In this role, you will be a tech-savvy professional who excels in communicating governance, risk, and compliance requirements for various technologies
Your immediate responsibilities will include conducting a gap analysis on various frameworks
You will create a comprehensive plan to address and close these gaps, engaging relevant stakeholders throughout the process
Utilize a range of tools and technologies, including but not limited to:
AWS Config, Audit Manager
Orca,
GitHub
Vanta
GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools

Our take

Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.

Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.

By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 200,000 businesses and achieved a $3.5B valuation as of 2025. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is backed by substantial funding and poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.5)

Trustpilot (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2025

$300m

SERIES C

Jul 2021

$120m

SERIES B

Total funding: $450.9m

Company benefits

Health, dental, & vision
12+ weeks of paid parental leave
$600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Annual $1K learning & development budget
Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
Weekly $100 food budget
Monthly $100 wellness budget
Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jason Zhang

(Co-Founder & COO)

Jason graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.

Immad Akhund

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Immad graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Masters in Computer Science. He then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. He also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.

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