Job responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a firmwide privacy controls strategy by identifying key areas of improvement and overseeing implementation.
- Manage a privacy metrics strategy to measure and report on the effectiveness of privacy initiatives.
- Establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to track privacy performance.
- Oversee governance of privacy-related documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to review, update, and publish privacy documents.
- Develop a privacy risk management framework to proactively manage privacy risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the firm’s privacy program.
- Establish and improve privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
- Support preparation of materials for regulatory inquiries.
- Engage with stakeholders to drive privacy initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Understanding of privacy laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Familiarity with data protection technologies and practices.
- Understanding of IT systems and data management.
- Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable partnering across functional areas.
- Ability to engage with senior management and external stakeholders effectively.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in law, business, finance, IT, or related fields.
- Proven experience in Privacy or data strategy, Governance, controls, or Compliance roles for 5-7 years.
- Experience in managing privacy/data risk programs and leading cross-functional teams.
- Certifications in privacy are preferred.
- Familiarity with emerging privacy technologies and trends.
- Background in regulatory engagement and handling inquiries from privacy authorities.