Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst

CarGurus | General InfoSec | Automotive

Hybrid

Full Time

United States of America, Boston

$84k - $106k USD/yr

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and 30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

The information security risk and compliance analyst supports the organization’s governance, risk, and compliance program by managing security risk, ensuring regulatory compliance and partnering across the business to strengthen the company’s security posture. This role is responsible for third party risk management, customer security assurance activities, cyber risk management, SOX IT General Controls and security governance initiatives. The analyst works closely with security, engineering, legal, internal audit, privacy, finance, procurement and business stakeholders to build scalable processes, improve operational maturity and reduce organizational risk.

What you'll do

Third Party Risk Management
Customer Security Assurance
Cyber Risk Management
SOX Compliance
Governance and Compliance

What you'll bring

Experience with GRC platforms such as Auditboard, SAFE, Loopio or similar tools.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, Security+ or CISM.
Experience supporting cloud environments.
Familiarity with AI governance, automation or security workflow optimization.

Successful candidates will

Build trusted partnerships with technical and business teams.
Drive scalable governance and risk management processes.
Balance business enablement with effective risk management.
Improve audit readiness and compliance maturity.
Communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve security governance through process optimization and automation.

The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles.

Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Position Pay Range

$84,000—$106,000 USD

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

Required Skills

automationsafe

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English

Key competency: General InfoSec