Senior Director & Counsel, Enterprise Data Privacy Office
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Overview The Senior Director and Counsel, Privacy serves as FINRA’s Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and leads FINRA's Enterprise Data Privacy Office, overseeing the organization's privacy function. The CPO is responsible for designing, implementing and operating a best-in-class privacy program for the company. The CPO understands the company’s risk profile and develops and implements policies and procedures, training and awareness programs, and monitoring, testing and compliance programs intended to successfully mitigate risk. They must have expert-level knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and regulations, as well as industry best practices applicable to the company. They must be able to lead without direct authority, make difficult decisions in ambiguous situations, and value collaboration as a means of building consensus.
Essential Job Functions Develops and implements FINRA's enterprise-wide data privacy strategy and roadmap, maturing the privacy program, refining enterprise-wide privacy policies, and establishing a comprehensive risk matrix and risk register
Oversees the privacy program, including policies, standards, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable US laws and regulations
Establishes and oversees privacy compliance monitoring programs, including regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance
Oversees the Office’s program to conduct privacy impact assessments for new and existing business activities and systems across the enterprise
Leads the Enterprise Data Privacy Office, including managing a team of legal and non-legal privacy professionals to execute the privacy program and managing the budget
Advises senior leadership on privacy risks and mitigation strategies, including those related to disruptive technologies such as generative and agentic artificial intelligence
Fosters a culture of privacy awareness and accountability across the organization, including through delivery of enterprise-wide and targeted training and communications
Collaborates cross-functionally with business units, Technology, Legal, and other stakeholders to address privacy concerns
Monitors US privacy regulatory developments and updates FINRA's practices accordingly
Demonstrates FINRA’s values
Supports collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity
Education/Experience Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of legal, regulatory or compliance experience, with at least five years experience in privacy
Supervisory experience required
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change without direct authority
Confidence in making timely decisions in gray areas and ambiguous situations
Strong demonstrated collaboration and consensus-building skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
In-depth knowledge of US privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices; experience working in a legal capacity for a not-for-profit a plus
Understanding of emerging technologies and their privacy implications
Working Conditions Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements
Extended work hours as needed
Some travel may be required
For work performed in CA, CO, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.
CA: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $361,700
CO: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $301,400
IL*: Minimum Salary $169,400, Maximum Salary $331,900
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $185,000, Maximum Salary $361,700
MA: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $346,700
MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $346,700
NJ State: Minimum Salary $169,400, Maximum Salary $361,700
NY State: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $361,700
*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.
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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, various life and disability insurances, a 401(k) plan with company match, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits supporting employee wellness, including adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
Time Off and Paid Leave: FINRA offers a generous time-off program including 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days (pro-rated in the first year), plus two volunteer service days and other paid leave options. Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.
*Based on full-time schedule
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- Location:
- Washington, DC, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal