Sr. Program Specialist, Risk & Compliance Operations

Job Description

Job Description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

As a Sr. Program Specialist — Risk & Compliance Operations, you will ensure Membership Services is operationally ready to meet legal and regulatory requirements in every member interaction — reinforcing the trust that empowers every member to perform every day. Sitting within the Membership Services Program Management team, you will translate evolving standards — from data privacy to global health regulations — into scalable workflows, systems, and tools that enable compliant, high-quality support for new products and features. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operationalize compliance by translating legal, regulatory, and data privacy guidance into SOPs, tooling requirements, and decision trees tailored to Membership Services.

• Partner upstream with Product, Health, Legal, and Engineering teams to flag risks early and embed operational readiness into the launch of new features, channels, or markets.

• Lead compliance readiness planning for Membership Services and act as the MS point of contact for audits, change reviews, and partner requirements tied to risk and data handling.

• Design and maintain scalable compliance frameworks that are embedded directly into MS workflows, enabling our representatives to resolve issues compliantly without escalation.

• Monitor and manage operational risks, tracking incidents and surfacing insights that guide proactive mitigation strategies across the organization.

• Coordinate cross-functional plans to close readiness gaps, implement policy changes, and respond to compliance-related escalations.

• Maintain a pulse on shifting regulatory landscapes and continuously evolve our policies and systems to stay ahead of compliance needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven (3+ years) experience in program or project management, with increasing scope and ownership across cross-functional initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience operationalizing risk, compliance, or regulatory requirements (ideally in health, data privacy, consumer protection, or support operations environments).

• Proven ability to translate legal, regulatory, or technical requirements into scalable operational processes, SOPs, tooling requirements, and decision frameworks.

• Track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs with measurable business impact.

• Strong risk management and incident management capabilities, including identifying gaps, driving mitigation plans, and influencing stakeholders.

• Experience partnering with Legal, Product, Engineering, or Privacy teams in highly regulated or data-sensitive environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messaging for operational, technical, and executive audiences.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and executive-ready narratives.

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

• Proficiency in support and operational systems (i.e., Salesforce, Zendesk, or similar CRM/workflow platforms).

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline and attention to detail.

• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

• Alignment with WHOOP’s mission and passion for performance and wellness.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.