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# GRC Security Specialist at Payoneer

- **Company:** Payoneer
- **Location:** Herzliya, Israel
- **Posted:** 2026-09-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://www.payoneer.com/careers/position/8211074/?gh_jid=8211074

## Job description

## About Payoneer

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

Role summary:

Cyber Security Governance protects the security of an organization’s information systems and data by setting policies, monitoring compliance, and following defined procedures to identify, assess, and manage risks from external and internal threats. We are seeking a GRC Security Specialist to join our Cyber GRC Team in Payoneer. You will be joining a tight-knit and highly respected team of GRC experts who are central to Payoneer's security strategy. In this role, you will be at the heart of protecting our global financial platform, directly influencing the trust and safety of millions of users worldwide. As a GRC Security Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:

Glilot, Israel Hybrid Full-time

What you'll do:

- Directly responsible for policies, procedures, and controls to assure compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and audit requirements as well as good business practices.
- Develop a Cyber security compliance strategy and approach and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and globally recognized standards and guidelines.
- Identify regulatory, legislative, and industry-specific compliance requirements and define controls that can be used to meet those requirements.
- Conduct and participate in periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
- Oversee and evaluate compliance systems to ensure they function effectively.
- Compile and present reports to management on compliance activities and progress.
- Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory trends, and best practices to evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
- Design and implement enhancements in compliance communication, monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms.
- Develop and execute a compliance awareness program, including the creation and distribution of materials for all employees.
- Partner with Legal and IT teams to manage data protection agreements and compliance initiatives.
- Lead the development and execution of company-wide security awareness and training initiatives.
- Assist in incident response planning and investigations when necessary.

Who you are:

- 3+ years of experience in GRC, information security, or compliance within SaaS, cloud, or enterprise IT environments.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and security standards such as SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST, and cloud security frameworks.
- Knowledge and experience in AI Governance, including AI risk management, ethical AI principles, and alignment with frameworks such as EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC methodology.
- Strong knowledge of IT systems and security controls.
- Experience conducting security risk assessments and working with auditors or regulatory bodies.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance initiatives.
- Experience working with IT teams and business stakeholders to enhance security measures.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable business processes.
- Ability to effectively interface with technical staff and senior management.
- Proficiency in English and Hebrew, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate with local and global teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication abilities

Advantage:

- Certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP.
- CISO certification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in information security, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience in the fintech or financial services industry.

## #LI-AG2

The Payoneer Ways of Working

Act as our customer’s partner on the inside Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.

Do it. Own it. Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.

Continuously improve Always striving for a higher standard than our last.

Build each other up Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.

If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

## About Payoneer

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Payoneer is a financial technology company that provides a global payment and commerce platform, enabling businesses, professionals, and marketplaces to send, receive, and manage cross-border payments.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: PAYO)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Yuval Tal

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Financial Technology (Fintech), Cross-Border Payments, Global Commerce
- **Target customers**: Primarily B2B, serving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), freelancers, marketplaces, and enterprises. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To democratize access to global commerce for businesses of any size in any location." [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **Multi-Currency Account**: A digital wallet that allows businesses to hold, manage, and transact in over 70 currencies. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)
- **Pay Globally**: A service to send single, batch, or recurring payments to suppliers, contractors, and employees in 190+ countries and territories. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)
- **Get Paid by Marketplaces**: Integration with leading global marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, Fiverr, Upwork) to receive payments quickly and easily.
- **Workforce Management**: A platform to simplify hiring, onboarding, and paying global teams across 160+ countries while ensuring local compliance. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)
- **Business Funding**: Access to prequalified working capital to help businesses seize opportunities and manage cash flow. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)
- **Commercial Cards**: Physical and virtual cards (powered by Mastercard) for global expenses, with team spend tracking and custom spending limits. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)
- **Stablecoin Payments**: A service for settling payments in seconds, 24/7, using stablecoins. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $2.41 Billion (as of May 27, 2025) [careers.usnews.com](https://careers.usnews.com/companies/payoneer-112360376)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $977.72 Million (FY 2024) [careers.usnews.com](https://careers.usnews.com/companies/payoneer-112360376)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Raised a total of $257M in funding prior to its public listing. Major partners include Amazon, Google, Walmart, and AirBnB. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/payoneer)
- **Growth Signals**: Trusted by millions of customers worldwide, with hundreds of thousands of new customers added monthly. Employs over 2,000 people globally across 17 offices. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Established Global Network**: With a history dating back to 2005, Payoneer has built a vast network connecting businesses, marketplaces, and professionals in over 190 countries.
- **Regulatory Compliance & Trust**: A publicly listed company (Nasdaq: PAYO) with a strong focus on risk, compliance, and fraud prevention, providing a high level of trust for moving money internationally.
- **Comprehensive Financial Stack**: Offers an integrated suite of services (payments, funding, cards, workforce management) that goes beyond simple money transfers, creating a sticky ecosystem for customers.
- **Strong Marketplace Integrations**: Deep, pre-built integrations with the world's largest e-commerce and freelance platforms make it the default payment option for millions of users.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening the Financial Stack**: Moving beyond payments to offer more value-added services like working capital and workforce management to increase customer lifetime value.
- **Expanding into Stablecoins**: Investing in blockchain-based payment solutions to offer faster, cheaper, and 24/7 settlement options for cross-border transactions.
- **Serving the "New World of Work":** Focus on the growing gig economy and remote work trend by providing tools for businesses to hire and pay global talent seamlessly.
- **Platform Ecosystem Growth**: Continuing to expand its network of marketplace and enterprise partners to drive organic customer acquisition.

## Why Work Here
- **Global Impact & Scale**: Employees work on a platform that processes billions of dollars and connects millions of businesses worldwide, offering a tangible impact on global commerce.
- **Culture of Transparency & Inclusion**: The company publicly champions values like Transparency, Inclusion, and Humility, and offers Employee Resource Groups. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/about/)
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: Payoneer supports flexible work arrangements, offering work opportunities both in and outside the US. [careers.usnews.com](https://careers.usnews.com/companies/payoneer-112360376)
- **Benefits Package**: Includes medical insurance, extra mental health benefits, and other perks. [careers.usnews.com](https://careers.usnews.com/companies/payoneer-112360376)
- **Global Team**: With 2,400+ employees and 17+ offices worldwide, there is a strong opportunity for collaboration across diverse cultures and time zones. [payoneer.com](https://www.payoneer.com/about/)

## Sources
1. [Payoneer About Page](https://www.payoneer.com/about/)
2. [Payoneer Official Website](https://www.payoneer.com/)
3. [CB Insights Company Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/payoneer)
4. [PitchBook Company Profile](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/13329-91)
5. [US News Careers Profile](https://careers.usnews.com/companies/payoneer-112360376)

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