Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work. By combining deep industry expertise and unmatched data resources, Shift provides proven results that have earned the trust of hundreds of the world's leading insurers. Our insurance-grade AI is accurate, explainable, and secure—empowering human experts to move with unmatched speed, total confidence, and a renewed focus on the people they serve.

Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.

As a Senior GRC Analyst, you will be a cornerstone of Shift’s security program, responsible for developing, maintaining, and assessing our integrated security and privacy management framework. You will manage our compliance with key industry standards, lead risk assessments, oversee our third-party security assurance program, and support TrustOps efforts for customer collateral, questions, contract reviews, and due diligence. This role is critical for ensuring that Shift meets its regulatory obligations and maintains the trust of our customers.

As part of the Information Security department, this role reports to the GRC Lead.

Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work. By combining deep industry expertise and unmatched data resources, Shift provides proven results that have earned the trust of hundreds of the world's leading insurers. Our insurance-grade AI is accurate, explainable, and secure—empowering human experts to move with unmatched speed, total confidence, and a renewed focus on the people they serve.

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Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.

As a Senior GRC Analyst, you will be a cornerstone of Shift’s security program, responsible for developing, maintaining, and assessing our integrated security and privacy management framework. You will manage our compliance with key industry standards, lead risk assessments, oversee our third-party security assurance program, and support TrustOps efforts for customer collateral, questions, contract reviews, and due diligence. This role is critical for ensuring that Shift meets its regulatory obligations and maintains the trust of our customers.

As part of the Information Security department, this role reports to the GRC Lead.





RESPONSIBILITIES Governance & Policy Management

Act as a lead contact to translate Shift’s global information security expectations into actionable policies, standards, and procedures.

Promote a mind-set of security and compliance across the organization, transferring knowledge of standards and acting as a subject matter expert (SME).

Contribute to the development and support of the security awareness program to ensure it aligns with policy and compliance requirements.

Partner with the Data Protection Officer to develop and maintain privacy policies, data handling standards, and public-facing privacy notices in line with privacy laws and global regulations such as GDPR.

Risk Management & Security Assurance

Develop and maintain the security assurance plan, ensuring key controls are effectively designed and implemented to meet Shift policies and standards.

Improve the third-party information security assurance and continuous assessment process.

Identify key risk areas in collaboration with engineering and business teams and facilitate security control evaluations and testing.

Review architectural designs and new initiatives to ensure they align with security policies and effectively mitigate risk.

Proactively identify potential information security GRC problem areas and execute plans to improve the overall assurance workflow.

Support and facilitate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new products and initiatives.

Compliance & Audits

Perform analysis and compile documentation and evidence to demonstrate the compliance level of systems, services, and controls.

Support legal and stakeholder teams in responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)

Third-Party Risk Management

Develop, execute, and improve the third-party information security assurance and continuous assessment process.

Communicate with third parties and suppliers to conduct risk assessments, review their security posture, and manage the remediation of identified issues.

7+ years of proven experience in a GRC, IT Audit, Security Assurance, or Information Security role.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Deep knowledge of security and privacy frameworks is required (e.g., Working knowledge of business continuity,



disaster recovery, and incident response planning, including plan structure, exercise and test methodologies.

Hands-on experience with modern GRC management tools, preferably Drata - connecting integrations, tuning automated evidence collection and monitoring tests, and building custom controls and frameworks.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance requirements into clear business guidance.

Highly organized with strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple audits and assessments simultaneously.

An analytical mindset with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives and priorities.

To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and perks package. Flexible remote and hybrid working options

Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance

Multiple Learning and Development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Intern and Apprentice positions may receive some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details.

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📌 Senior GRC Analyst — Security & Compliance (Remote) (Montreal)
🏢 Shift Technology
📍 Montreal