Senior Director & Counsel, Enterprise Data Privacy Office

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 is responsible for understanding the company’s risk profile and developing and implementing policies and procedures, training and awareness programs, and monitoring, testing and compliance programs intended to successfully mitigate risk. The CPO has an expert level of understanding 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, with a focus on maturing the privacy program, including 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, to include 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
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values
• 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 that is 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 $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 ac