Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager
Location: Hybrid (Vancouver, BC)
Full-time
Compensation: CA $90K/yr - CA $130K/yr
Monachus is hiring a GRC Manager who brings structure, precision, and strategic thinking to the table. You’ll help startups navigate SOC 2, ISO 27001, and vendor assessments with confidence and care. If you're motivated to grow, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work closely with founders and technical teams, this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead audits from start to finish. Manage SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related projects.
Act as a trusted partner. Communicate clearly and proactively with clients.
Own the details. Track timelines, gather evidence, validate remediations, and keep things moving.
Make informed decisions. Assess risk and advise on compliance posture.
Respond to vendor requests. Complete RFPs and questionnaires with accuracy and speed.
Write meaningful policies. Draft SOPs and frameworks that reflect real operations.
Train and guide. Deliver tailored compliance education for teams.
Streamline where possible. Spot opportunities to improve processes and make things more efficient without overcomplicating.
Collaborate across teams. Work with auditors, founders, and technical stakeholders.
Stay informed. Track regulatory changes and help clients stay ahead.
You’ll Likely Be a Great Fit If You:
Have 5+ years leading compliance audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
Have worked with US-based clients and understand industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks
Are comfortable using structured systems like task trackers to manage work
Know your way around cloud infrastructure, SDLC, and compliance tooling
Have experience responding to vendor assessments and security questionnaires
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
Think strategically and can explain the “why” behind your recommendations
Understand startup environments and can adapt your approach accordingly
Have a bachelor’s degree in business, tech, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Enjoy improving processes and finding leaner ways to get things done
What sets us apart:
Impactful work. You'll work directly with startup leaders who value your input.
Healthy pace. Our systems help you manage complexity without burnout.
Supportive team. We’re small, collaborative, and committed to growing together.
Our Culture. We value transparency, curiosity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
How to Apply
Send your resume, a short note about your interest in the role, and any relevant links (GitHub, portfolio, LinkedIn) to:
📧 work@monachus.co
Subject: GRC Manager
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