Data Privacy Executive Director

Play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and enhancing our data privacy program. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise to help us navigate privacy regulations and continue a culture of data protection.

As a Data Privacy Executive Director within the Commercial & Investment Banking (CIB) team, you will be part of a group dedicated to creating business impact through the governance and implementation of privacy requirements. This role offers you an exceptional opportunity to join a high-profile organization delivering on the team goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute the 1st Line of Defense privacy operating model that adheres to firmwide requirements and applicable law. 
• Lead and support programs to enhance the CIB’s privacy program.
• Advise on privacy requirements for new initiatives.
• Ensure effective execution of privacy and data protection requirements, inclusive of privacy risk assessments, and management of procedures.
• Actively partner with the business and privacy teams to deliver required results.
• Engage in the appropriate committees and forums to provide transparency and collaborate with stakeholders on delivery of privacy initiatives.
• Assist the business with the design and execution of controls to address privacy business requirements and mitigate risks.  
• Support the business preparing for privacy related exams, compliance tests and audits.
• Provide transparency through governance, reporting and metrics that support the privacy framework.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals in a way that promotes a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and supports their professional goals

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Experience building and managing privacy programs in regulated financial institutions
• Expertise in global privacy laws including GDPR.
• Experience in privacy program implementation and advising on privacy requirements. 
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with varied stakeholder groups.
• Experience in influencing and implementing change in complex environments.
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate thoughtful rationale in process and product design decisions with geographically dispersed teams.
• Strategic thinker that can anticipate and resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders as well as technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional presentation and influencing skills. 
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Experience within the banking or financial services industry.
• Privacy certifications such as CIPP.