Director of GRC

Summary

Join Feeld, a remote-first company dedicated to fostering intimate connections, as their Director of GRC. You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of governance, risk, and compliance practices to support Feeld's growth, protect user trust, and align with global standards. This role requires deep experience in GRC, particularly in tech or digital environments, strong knowledge of data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and a proven track record of building practical, scalable systems that promote both trust and growth. You will work cross-functionally to embed ethical, privacy-conscious, and scalable controls into Feeld's daily operations. Feeld offers a competitive compensation package, including a baseline salary of £60,000 GBP per year, a flexible working environment, unlimited paid time off, a remote work setup, and a generous equipment budget. They also provide learning and development opportunities, on-demand therapy sessions, and in-person meetups.

Requirements

• You have experience leading or shaping governance, risk, and compliance programs—especially in tech, startups, or mission-driven environments
• You are comfortable interpreting and applying data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and understand how to make them work across borders
• You have partnered with cross-functional teams like Product, Legal, Security, or People to build systems that are both practical and values-aligned
• You see complexity, ambiguity, and evolving regulations as opportunities to create clarity, trust, and impact
• You are skilled at turning policies and frameworks into tools that people actually use—whether in a fast-paced, global, or nontraditional setting

Responsibilities

• Build systems and processes that align governance, risk, and compliance with Feeld’s mission, values, and pace of innovation
• Support cross-functional teams in understanding and integrating GRC principles into product development, operations, and decision-making
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain compliance with key frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001)
• Develop and maintain a living risk register, partnering with teams to assess, prioritize, and mitigate key risks
• Implement a scalable vendor risk management program, including onboarding, due diligence, and periodic reviews
• Design and deliver engaging education and training to embed a culture of trust, care, and accountability across the company
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices to keep Feeld ahead of compliance requirements
• Advise leadership on emerging risks and compliance needs, offering clear, values-aligned recommendations
• Document policies, controls, and processes clearly and accessibly, balancing rigor with usability
• Champion a thoughtful, values-first approach to compliance that builds user trust and supports ethical growth

Preferred Qualifications

• You have experience with ISO 27001 or SOC 2 implementation in a scaling or remote-first organization
• You are familiar with how product, engineering, and data teams work—and enjoy collaborating with them to embed ethical and compliant practices
• You have worked in an international, privacy-forward, or consent-centric business
• You are curious about how governance and compliance can support more inclusive, equitable systems—not just check a box
• You have supported or led incident response, policy design, or vendor management in past roles
• You are comfortable navigating grey areas and helping others feel confident in doing the same

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited paid time off
• A fully remote working situation
• GBP £3k equipment and home office budget
• Learning & development budget
• On demand therapy sessions and mental health support via Spill
• In-person meet ups
• A compensation system that is transparent, honest, and equitable
• At Feeld we believe all humans deserve to make a competitive wage. That's why we offer a Baseline Freedom Salary of £60,000 GBP per year