About the role

  • Compliance Manager leading information security and compliance at Sona, an AI-native workforce management company. Own and evolve security and compliance systems across the UK and US.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead information security across the business, including policies, controls and risk management
  • Lead external certifications and audits (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials)
  • Work cross-functionally to advise teams on risk and data security, supporting them with use of new tools and AI adoption
  • Translate security and compliance requirements into concrete systems, tools and processes
  • Own or lead implementation of technical controls (e.g. access management, logging, monitoring, incident response, device management)
  • Act as the point of contact for RFPs, customer security reviews, questionnaires and audits
  • Support and develop AML compliance, extending depth over time where needed
  • Proactively identify and implement AI-driven improvements to compliance workflows, tooling and processes

Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience in information security, compliance or closely related roles
  • Hands-on experience leading or materially contributing to external certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials)
  • Experience in a SaaS or technology environment, ideally a startup or scale-up
  • Strong understanding of security controls and how to implement them in practice (not just on paper)
  • Experience working directly with tools, vendors and configurations (not purely advisory)
  • A pragmatic, risk-based mindset with the ability to push back clearly and constructively
  • A genuine enthusiasm for AI — demonstrable examples of using AI tools to improve how you work, whether professionally or personally
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid model: 2-3 days per week in our London Soho office

Benefits

  • Salary: £75,000-£85,000
  • Share options
  • 35 days annual leave (25 days standard plus 10 flexible public holiday days)
  • Extra day of leave for every year of service
  • Pension contributions matched up to 5%
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave & pay
  • Co-working space stipend for those based outside London
  • Annual all expenses paid team retreats
  • The latest Macbook and equipment budget for your home office
  • Professional development budget
  • Unlimited free books

Job title

Compliance Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£75,000 - £85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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