The Trade Desk

Sr Analyst, Technology Governance & Risk

The Trade Desk$85K — $156K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIA, or CIPP preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in technology risk management, governance, compliance, or a related field
  • Industry experience with high-technology companies and complex environments
  • Experience implementing SOX, SOC, NIST, and ISO frameworks
  • Ability to design and implement ITGCs and automated controls
  • Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution and maintenance of the governance and risk program for compliance with cybersecurity requirements
  • Lead the full Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) process including risk assessments and control monitoring
  • Track updates and trends relevant to compliance with stakeholders
  • Communicate complex governance and risk issues to stakeholders and prepare reporting
  • Conduct internal reviews to ensure adherence to GRC procedures and address emerging compliance issues
  • Perform risk and scoping assessments and monitor technology areas for compliance
  • Conduct control testing, documenting procedures and remediation steps as necessary
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address control gaps and ensure timely remediation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Short and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance
  • Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
  • Parental leave and sick time accumulation
  • Generous vacation time policy (up to 160 hours after the first year)
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • Discounted company stock purchase option through Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
WHAT WE DO:

We are looking for a Technology Governance & Risk Senior Analyst to lead and execute our governance and risk management initiatives. This role is central to our broader Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance program, encompassing global frameworks which include Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Service Organization Controls (SOC) and essential regional regulations such as California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA) for cybersecurity.

The Senior Analystwill assist with the development, improvement and maintenance of technology governance and risk processes, ensuring cross-functional alignment with our internal frameworks. This involves technology controls design and implementation, drafting company-wide governance policies, managing risk assessment projects, audit management, and collaborating closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Cybersecurity to advance regional governance initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
  • Drive the execution and maintenance of the governance and risk program to ensure technology and business processes comply with global and regional cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to SOX, SOC1, SOC2, CCPA, PADFAA, etc.
  • Execute the full GRC process, including leading risk assessments, issues analysis, controls monitoring, control design, control implementation, policy administration, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Partner with stakeholders to continuously track relevant updates, designs, changes, and trends to ensure compliance.
  • Communicate complex governance and risk issues and prepare reporting to stakeholders.
  • Conduct periodic internal reviews to ensure that GRC procedures are followed and discuss emerging security and privacy compliance issues with the stakeholders.
  • Perform risk and scoping assessments on design documentation and monitor technology areas to identify gaps, points of improvements, as well as to ensure compliance.
  • Perform control testing and document test procedures, results, and remediation steps for identified issues as related to compliance efforts.
  • Collaborate with engineering, legal and business teams to address control gaps and ensure timely remediation.
  • Collaborate with teams within cybersecurity to ensure compliance with changes to the control environment and regulatory environment.

WHO YOU ARE:
  • BS or BA in relevant field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Accounting)
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIA and/or CIPP preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in technology risk management, governance, compliance, internal audit, information security, or related operational role. Big 4 experience preferred.
  • Industry experience in high-technology companies with complex technology environments.
  • Experience with SOX, SOC, NIST, and ISO frameworks implementation.
  • Proven ability to design and implement ITGCs and automated controls.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, make effective judgments, and summarize complex information.
  • Outstanding communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; proven cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., AuditBoard) or leveraging AI tools for GRC preferred.
  • Light coding skills (e.g., Python, SQL, or APIs) to support automation preferred.

In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is

$85,300-$156,400 USD

About The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk is a global advertising technology company that provides a self-service platform for buyers of digital advertising. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, California. The Trade Desk's mission is to empower buyers of advertising with the tools they need to reach their target audiences in a more efficient and effective way. The company's platform allows buyers to manage their advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including display, video, mobile, and social. The Trade Desk's technology uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to optimize ad campaigns in real-time, ensuring that buyers get the best possible return on their investment.
Learn more about The Trade Desk
Size
1,967 employees
Market Cap
$21.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$242.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+42.6%
Revenue
$836 million
NASDAQ

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