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SOC 2 Compliance for Fintech DevOpss

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Head of Compliance StrategyCPA, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

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January 11, 2026

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Raphael N

CPACISAISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Head of Compliance Strategy

Raphael leads go-to-market compliance strategy for high-growth SaaS and AI teams. With over a decade of experience across Big Four firms and fintech startups, he specializes in translating complex SOC 2 requirements into automated, engineering-friendly workflows.

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All RiscLens content is researched, written, and reviewed by compliance professionals with real-world audit experience. We maintain strict editorial independence and never accept payment for coverage or rankings.

Audit readiness checklist

  • Define scope and evidence owners for SOC 2 readiness
  • Map controls to your Fintech workflows
  • Confirm evidence cadence and review approvals
  • Document exceptions and compensating controls
  • Validate auditor expectations before kickoff

Evidence to prepare

  • Access reviews
  • Change management approvals
  • Incident response logs
  • Vendor risk assessments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we automate 100% of SOC 2 evidence collection$1

For technical controls, yes. Tools like Vanta or Drata can automate roughly 80% of the evidence required for a DevOps team.

How do we handle change management in a serverless environment$2

By treating every change as a Pull Request and requiring peer reviews and automated test passes, you fulfill the spirit and letter of SOC 2.

About RiscLens

Our mission is to provide transparency and clarity to early-stage technology companies navigating the complexities of SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) compliance.

Who we serve

Built specifically for early-stage and growing technology companies—SaaS, fintech, and healthcare tech—preparing for their first SOC 2 audit or responding to enterprise customer requirements.

What we provide

Clarity before commitment. We help teams understand realistic cost ranges, timeline expectations, and common gaps before they engage auditors or expensive compliance vendors.

Our Boundaries

We do not provide legal advice, audit services, or certifications. Our assessments support internal planning—they are not a substitute for professional compliance guidance.

Technical Definition

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the AICPA, which specifies how organizations should manage customer data based on the Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.