Senior Trust and Compliance Analyst

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. 
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
What You'll Do:

We are looking for a Sr. Trust and Compliance Analyst who is a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support our Trust & Compliance program by maintaining our Trust Center, advancing compliance initiatives, and strengthening our risk and control environment. The ideal candidate has experience with compliance frameworks such as SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST, and enjoys collaborating across teams to build customer trust, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong culture of security and governance.

This role is 100% work from home role within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain our Trust Center, ensuring up-to-date, accurate, and transparent security and compliance information is available to customers and partners.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the SOX program and other compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and testing of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Identity, Legal, Engineering, Product) to gather evidence, track remediation efforts, and support audit readiness.
• Monitor and assess risks related to compliance and trust and recommend improvements to mitigate those risks.
• Architect and assist in GRC modernization initiatives, supporting automated control management and continuous control monitoring.
• Work directly with regulators and auditors on compliance efforts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes, tools, and documentation.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Business, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1-4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or information security.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and related audit processes.
• Experience working with or managing a Trust Center platform (e.g., Drata, Vanta) is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience evolving controls through automation is a plus.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and internal control principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CPA, CIA
• Familiarity with GRC tools and platforms.
• Technology risk and controls background.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move:
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experience, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:    

• Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.    
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans 
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)  
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid company holidays   
•  Access to tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want you to succeed! 

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
The salary range for this position is approximately $125,000-145,000 annual base before bonus structure. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage
First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.