Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead

Runway is a research company pioneering new tools for human imagination. Runway has been at the forefront of multi-modal AI systems ensuring that the future of content creation is accessible, controllable and empowering for creatives. Runway’s mission is to ensure that anyone anywhere can tell their stories. We believe that deep learning techniques applied to audiovisual content will forever change art, creativity, and design tools.

Runway is leading a shift to generative media that is unlocking an unprecedented level of creative potential. The invention of the camera 200 years ago forever changed our world – AI is a new kind of camera that will reshape storytelling forever and lead to full feature films that are entirely generated.

About the role

As the GRC Lead at Runway, you will build and lead our governance, risk management, and compliance programs during a pivotal time in both our company's growth and the broader AI industry. This role combines traditional information security compliance with the unique challenges of ensuring safe and responsible AI system development.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring our AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly, helping us maintain trust with customers, regulators, and the public while advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement a comprehensive GRC framework that addresses both traditional security controls and novel AI safety considerations
• Lead engagements with external auditors and assessors to obtain and maintain critical security certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Partner with AI research teams to develop and implement appropriate safeguards and controls for machine learning systems
• Create and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures that balance innovation with appropriate risk management
• Develop and oversee security awareness and training programs across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement of security controls and risk management processes
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on security, privacy, and AI safety matters
• Manage relationships with customers, auditors, and other external stakeholders

What you’ll need

• Experience in information security, risk management, or compliance roles
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Experience building compliance programs in fast-paced technology environments
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations and requirements (GDPR, CCPA)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with cloud security and modern development practices
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and AI development workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI/ML company or research organization
• Experience with AI safety and ethics frameworks
• Background in implementing automated security controls

Runway strives to recruit and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds while ensuring pay equity for our team. Our salary ranges are based on competitive market rates for our size, stage and industry, and salary is just one part of the overall compensation package we provide.

There are many factors that go into salary determinations, including relevant experience, skill level and qualifications assessed during the interview process, and maintaining internal equity with peers on the team. The range shared below is a general expectation for the function as posted, but we are also open to considering candidates who may be more or less experienced than outlined in the job description. In this case, we will communicate any updates in the expected salary range.

Lastly, the provided range is the expected salary for candidates in the U.S. Outside of those regions, there may be a change in the range, which again, will be communicated to candidates.