Location
Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Phoenix, AZ | Remote, US
Compensation
$171k–$214k USD
Type
full time
Posted
5 days ago
Remote
Yes
Market range · function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=800
Posted $214k · well below market
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At Caribou, we care about giving people financial freedom so they can focus on what’s most important to them. Today, less than two percent of Americans refinance their auto loans despite drastic increases in the cost of new and used cars. We see huge potential to help folks reduce their monthly auto expenses, as well as increase the predictability of those expenses over time. We do this by building technology to pair customers with community banks and credit unions, and ushering them through the process quickly. On average, our drivers save $162/month on their car loans while protecting their investment long term.
Caribou is led by leaders from the technology, automotive, and finance industries. We’re proud to be backed by a great team of investors, including QED Investors, Goldman Sachs, Moderne Ventures, Accomplice, Link Ventures, Motley Fool Ventures and others.
Outreach to candidates to initiate the interview process will begin the week of July 13th once resumes have been reviewed and considered.
Caribou Corporate Technology
Maybe you came up through security - incident response, GRC, compliance programs - and over time took broader ownership of the tools and systems that make a company capable. Or you came up through IT and digital workplace leadership, and earned your security credentials by stepping into the function when your company needed it. Either path lands you in the same place: someone who can guide a senior security team, run the SaaS and AI tools portfolio, and build the enablement motion that turns licensed software into actual productivity.
On the security side, that means you've been the person who delivered a SOC 2 audit, not just the person in the room. You've tuned a SIEM, led an incident, and written GRC controls that held up under scrutiny. On the IT side, that means you've run a SaaS portfolio, built adoption programs that changed how people work, held real accountability for identity and access, and have the instinct to build an AI enablement program for employees who don't write code. What matters is that you've done both meaningfully, not which one came first.
You will own Caribou’s security and IT programs. Your team includes three senior security practitioners and a senior IT administrator. You set the direction, hold the strategy and vendor relationships, and keep the programs advancing.
We believe CTech works best as a partnership with employees, not a policing function - you'll keep it that way. This role reports directly to the CTO, designed for a leader who wants to evolve the function and grow their career alongside a rapidly scaling company.
Candidates are welcome to work remotely from the states of AZ, CO, DC, IL, MD, TX, and VA with a preference for the Chicago IL, Denver CO, or Phoenix AZ areas. Caribou does provide the option to work in-office or hybrid from our Denver, CO or Chandler, AZ offices. We may consider remote candidates in CA, FL, MA, NY, OR, WA, and WI, subject to additional approval. Eligibility by state is subject to change.
Here's what success looks like in the first 12-18 months:
Interview Roadmap:
You don't need to check every box - if you bring most of these, we want to hear from you.
On the security side:
On the IT and digital workplace side:
How you lead and communicate:
Nice to have:
We value diverse paths into corporate technology leadership - consulting backgrounds, career changers, and candidates without four-year degrees have succeeded here - and we're actively building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Tell us what you've built.
Caribou is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Please notify our talent acquisition team if you may need a reasonable accommodation in the interview process.
Everyone at Caribou is a valued team member. Our compensation and benefits package includes:
We come from all walks of life and are joined together by our shared values, which guide our work and how we work together.
The essential functions of this position require consistent attendance, availability, and active engagement throughout your full scheduled shift.
Caribou is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, military or protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above, and the scope and responsibilities are subject to change. A pre-employment background check is required as a condition of employment.
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