Sr. Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead

We are looking for a Sr. Lead, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) to strengthen Upwork’s Information Security program by leading audit readiness and compliance operations across global frameworks and vendor requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to influence security strategy and work cross-functionally to ensure that Upwork meets the highest standards in data security and privacy. As part of the Information Security team, you'll guide audit processes for ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and Microsoft SSPA, ensure that our ISMS and internal controls are up to date, and provide strategic insights into risk and compliance operations. Your work will support core business functions and help advance our enterprise-grade security posture. The annual base salary range for this position is $136,250 - $175,000 USD, and this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.