Senior It Compliance Analyst

Yext NYSE YEXT is the leading brand visibility platform built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere - across AI search traditional search social media websites and direct communications Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products Yext provides brands the clarity control and confidence to perform across digital channels From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale Yext turns a brand s digital presence into a competitive advantage which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work globally by industry leaders such as Built In Fortune and Great Place To Work We are seeking a highly motivated detail-oriented and proactive Senior IT Compliance Analyst to support Yext s security assurance activities with customers vendors and internal teams This role is responsible for responding to product security-related questions completing security assessments and audit inquiries and reviewing security and contract language to ensure compliance with Yext s standards The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Legal Sales and Security teams to ensure accurate timely and customer-focused responses while maintaining a strong compliance posture They will bring deep knowledge of security frameworks exceptional communication skills and the ability to partner across business and technical teams to strengthen the organization s overall security posture This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad India office What You ll Do Governance Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT Security policies standards and controls Support the annual control attestation process and provide the required evidence Measure track and report on security metrics and key performance indicators KPIs Ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory and industry compliance requirements e g SOC 2 HIPAA GDPR NIS2 Support responses to cyber insurance questionnaires by leveraging existing security controls certifications and policies Risk Compliance Management Conduct risk assessments across systems applications and vendors documenting and tracking outcomes Collaborate with IT Legal and Security teams to design and implement mitigation strategies Maintain a centralized repository of standardized security questionnaire responses and keep them current with implemented controls Manage responses to client questionnaires and third-party audit inquiries with accuracy and professionalism Serve as a key point of contact for clients auditors and external stakeholders on security-related matters Prepare and provide audit-ready evidence for internal and external audits SOC 2 SOX ISO 27001 etc Partner with control owners to create and track corrective action plans ensuring timely remediation Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency in audit preparation risk assessments and responses Provide actionable recommendations to management on enhancing security and compliance practices What You Have Governance Compliance Expertise - Deep knowledge of regulatory and industry frameworks SOC 2 SOX ISO 27001 NIST CSF HIPAA GDPR NIST AI RMF Risk Management - Ability to evaluate risks and support effective remediation strategies Audit Assessment Skills - Skilled in managing and supporting audits assessments and assurance activities Client Stakeholder Engagement - Strong ability to build trust and deliver timely accurate responses Communication - Excellent written and verbal skills able to present technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences and executives Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively across IT Security Legal and business teams Project Time Management - Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities Continuous Improvement - Identifies opportunities to streamline assurance and compliance processes Technical Acumen - Familiarity with GRC platforms e g OneTrust SecurityScorecard Bitsight Archer and security tooling Leadership Influence - Capable of guiding stakeholders and influencing decisions Bachelor s degree in Information Security Cybersecurity Computer Science Engineering or related field or equivalent experience 5 years of experience in information security with a strong focus on audit and compliance management Demonstrated experience conducting risk and compliance assessments Proven success in managing client security questionnaires and third-party audits Familiarity with industry and regulatory compliance frameworks SOC 2 SOX ISO 27001 NIST CSF HIPAA GDPR Experience with GRC tools and technologies e g OneTrust SecurityScorecard Bitsight Archer or similar Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with executives clients and auditors Professional certifications such as CISA CRISC CISM CISSP or CDPSE preferred Perks and Benefits At Yext we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search and we know that to achieve that we need a global team of innovators visionary thought leaders and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture We believe that people do their best when they feel their best - and to feel their best they must be well-informed fuelled and rested To ensure our employees are at their best we offer a wide range of benefits and perks including Performance-Based Compensation We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions Comprehensive Leave Package Our leave package includes Paid Time Off PTO Parental Leave Sick Leave Casual Leave Bereavement Leave National Holidays and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance Health Wellness Offerings We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage including enhanced parental and outpatient department OPD coverage for you your spouse two dependent children and two parents as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements Relocation Benefits We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition World-Class Office Building Amenities Our office has a top-notch infrastructure including gaming rooms a plush pantry and breakout areas LI-RD1 LI-Onsite Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen heard and valued We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races colors ethnicities religions creeds national origins ancestries genetics sexes pregnancy or childbirth sexual orientations genders including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and or status as a trans individual ages physical or mental disabilities citizenships marital parental and or familial status past current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any characteristic protected under applicable law We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements It is Yext s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application interviewing or participating in the employee selection process please complete All legitimate Yext communications come from yext com email addresses Messages from other domains for example yext team are not authorized and are likely fraudulent If you receive a message that seems suspicious do not share personal information click on links or provide payment Instead please report the communication to