Compliance Engineer - EU
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled compliance professionals is surging, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. In the EU, regulatory frameworks like GDPR and the EU AI Act require specialized expertise. Elevenlabs, a leader in AI research and product development, is seeking a Compliance Engineer to navigate these complex regulations. With the company's rapid expansion, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance strategies and drive impact. Candidates should be prepared to leverage their technical skills and knowledge of EU regulations to succeed.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Compliance Engineer at Elevenlabs, you will play a critical role in ensuring the company's products and services meet the stringent regulatory requirements of the EU. This includes navigating complex frameworks like GDPR, the EU AI Act, and DORA. Your expertise will be essential in embedding compliance into the company's engineering, product, and legal teams.The Compliance Engineer role is not a traditional checkbox position; instead, it requires a deep understanding of regulatory demands and the ability to turn complexity into a competitive advantage. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop technical documentation, build compliance tooling, and shape the company's go-to-market story for regulated sectors.
Elevenlabs is committed to creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. As a Compliance Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes talent over location, offering a unique opportunity to work with a global team of researchers, engineers, and operators.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain technical compliance documentation that meets enterprise standards
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and legal teams to embed compliance into product development
- Build and maintain compliance-as-code tooling to automate regulatory processes
- Support enterprise sales by responding to security questionnaires and customer compliance queries
- Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, and audit support for ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and other relevant standards
- Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees
- Stay up-to-date with changing regulatory requirements and update compliance strategies accordingly
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures
- Provide compliance expertise to support business growth and expansion
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience working with EU regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, EU AI Act, and DORA
- Hands-on experience with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, or other relevant standards
- Ability to produce clear, precise technical compliance documentation
- Strong understanding of compliance principles and regulatory requirements
- Experience building or maintaining compliance-as-code tooling
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience supporting enterprise sales and responding to customer compliance queries
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a similar role in the tech industry
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies
- Certification in compliance or a related field
- Experience working with compliance management software
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI research and product company
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities, including an annual discretionary stipend
- Social travel stipend to meet with colleagues
- Annual company offsite in a new location
- Co-working stipend for remote workers
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Flexible, remote work arrangements
- Competitive compensation package
- Equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous paid time off
How to Stand Out
- Develop a deep understanding of EU regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and the EU AI Act, to stand out as a candidate.
- Showcase your experience with compliance-as-code tooling and automation to demonstrate your technical skills.
- Highlight your ability to communicate complex compliance concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including enterprise sales teams.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and other relevant standards.
- Research Elevenlabs' products and services to understand how compliance plays a critical role in the company's success.
- Prepare examples of your experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and how you have adapted to changing regulatory requirements.
- Consider obtaining relevant certifications, such as compliance or auditing certifications, to demonstrate your expertise.
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