Senior It Compliance Analyst (Hyderabad)

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 .