Privacy Compliance Specialist

About Us

With over 85 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is on the way to becoming the world’s favorite way to shop. To help us get there, we’re assembling an unparalleled global talent team—accelerating individual careers, and disrupting entire industries. We’re looking for people ready to achieve the extraordinary and embrace our bold ambitions as we shape the future of payments and fintech. Will you join us?

What You Will Do

As a Privacy Compliance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in Klarna’s Privacy Team, ensuring that our data protection practices meet the highest standards. This role, based in Columbus or New York, supports Klarna’s compliance within the U.S. market, while collaborating with our global teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the administration of Klarna's Privacy Program, focusing on U.S. privacy laws like CCPA and other state regulations.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of an AI oversight and governance program to promote ethical AI use within Klarna.
• Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and offering recommendations to reduce privacy risks, particularly for AI-driven processes.
• Managing external communications with U.S. Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) and aiding in regulatory responses.
• Advising business units on privacy matters to ensure new products and services, especially those involving AI, comply with privacy standards.
• Developing and delivering privacy training, including AI ethics modules, for U.S.-based teams.
• Contributing to the Personal Data Registry to document data processing activities accurately.
• Participating in privacy compliance reviews and enhancing Klarna’s global privacy framework alongside the global Privacy Team.
• Potentially serving as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for specific entities or jurisdictions within Klarna's Group DPO structure, providing tailored oversight and compliance expertise.
  
  

Who You Are

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in privacy compliance, risk management, or a related field, focusing on U.S. regulations.
• Strong understanding of CCPA and other U.S. state privacy laws, with demonstrated experience in privacy controls.
• Proven experience contributing to AI oversight and governance initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex privacy concepts clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US) and knowledge of AI ethics are a plus.
• Experience or qualification as a DPO under GDPR or similar frameworks is beneficial.
• Background in fast-paced, dynamic environments, ideally within the financial sector.
  
  

Awesome to Have

• A commitment to privacy, data protection, and ethical AI governance, particularly within the U.S. regulatory landscape.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams and foster a strong privacy culture within the organization.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating privacy and AI-related risks.
  
  

Closing

Please include a CV in English.

Salary range - $137,000- $150,000

In addition to the posted salary range, there are additional components to Klarna’s compensation package.

Since 2005, Klarna has been on a mission to reimagine how consumers spend and save in their daily lives. We help people save time and money and reduce financial worry. With over 85 million global active users and 2.5 million transactions per day, our vision is a world where Klarna empowers everyone, everywhere, through seamless financial and commerce experiences—as a personalized, trusted assistant making financial empowerment effortless.

Over 575,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store.