Systems Assurance and Compliance Analyst

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easierphysically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether its at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.

We are investing in a Systems Assurance and Compliance Analyst to own governance of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and support SOX audit readiness across CLEAR. This role will drive process rigor, improve evidence quality, and strengthen our compliance posture to enable scalable, efficient growth.

What youll do:

• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external SOX auditors, coordinating and delivering accurate PBC evidence to ensure smooth audit cycles
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of User Access Reviews (UARs) for SOX-critical systems, including evidence collection, reviewer coordination, and remediation tracking
• Validate change management processes by reviewing documentation, approvals, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls
• Monitor and document IT Operations controls, including job scheduling and disaster recovery / backup testing
• Maintain SOX documentation and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline evidence collection, and advance a more scalable, automation-forward compliance model

How youll measure success:

• Timeliness and completeness of audit deliverables (e.g., PBC requests, UAR execution)
• Reduction in control deficiencies, audit findings, and regulatory risk exposure
• Efficiency gains in audit cycles, including measurable time savings for control owners
• Accuracy, consistency, and scalability of ITGC documentation and reporting

What youre great at:

• 25+ years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or internal audit (Big Four experience preferred)
• Deep knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), including Section 404, and the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework
• Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments, evaluate control design effectiveness, and conduct operating effectiveness testing
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and their relationship to financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERPs)
• Ability to manage complex, recurring compliance processes with strong attention to detail and operational rigor
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to partner with control owners and interface effectively with auditors
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are preferred

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when youre at your best, were at our best. Youll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEARs salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEARs total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.

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