Senior Technical Compliance Analyst

Senior Technical Compliance Analyst Join to apply for the Senior Technical Compliance Analyst role at Marqeta . As Marqeta’s Senior Technical Compliance Analyst, you'll be responsible for driving implementation of security controls and supporting our technical compliance program. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess internal control effectiveness, facilitate external audits, drive remediation of findings and risks, and articulate the Company’s compliance posture to our auditors, customers and partners. You will partner closely with Technology, Product, Internal Audit, Legal, Sales and Operations teams to monitor the controls required to meet key security standards and regulatory requirements, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, EU AI Act, and SSAE 18. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia , Canada. The Impact You'll Have Maintain and implement a Common Controls Framework based on security and data protection standards (e.g. PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, etc.) Identify, document and map technology processes, systems and internal controls of applicable technology infrastructure and operational areas per the scope of audit projects Partner with Security and Control Owners across the organization to design and mature security controls Perform testing and monitoring including inquiry, observation, documentation gathering and other analysis to assess compliance with security and data protection policies and regulatory requirements Report on results of internal and external assessments with key stakeholders Develop recommendations to remediate issues identified during assessments Foster strong cross‑functional partnerships to drive remediation of findings and execution of security compliance objectives and goals Facilitate internal and external security audits Who You Are Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience Minimum 4 years industry experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, IT Audit or Compliance Experience designing and integrating technical regulations and standards (e.g. PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) into new products and services A strong bias toward action and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to simplify key security messages and translate technical matters to non‑technical audiences Positive attitude, team player, adaptable, resourceful, and self‑starter who is able to work independently Nice‑To‑Haves Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Information Technology. Experience working with global privacy and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA) CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPP certifications Your Manager Ben Pournader, Manager, Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management Recruiter for this Role Prashant, Senior Technical Recruiter Typical Process Application Submission Recruiter screen Hiring Manager Interview Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45‑60 minute rounds Offer Compensation And Benefits Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new‑hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD , is $89,600 to $112,000 . We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution Equity in a publicly‑traded company Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Family‑forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high‑quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. 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