Executive Director-Privacy Program Strategy and Governance

Join our Firmwide Privacy Office as a Senior VP or Executive Director, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping privacy strategies that align with business goals and regulatory standards. Drive privacy initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure robust data protection across the organization.

As an Executive Director in the Firmwide Privacy Office, you will develop and implement privacy program strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will identify privacy risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor compliance status. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy considerations into business processes and product development, while promoting privacy awareness across the organization.

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.