Director Data Protection and Privacy Compliance - Hauppauge, NY

Are you looking for a career with a company committed to helping members build a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow, and recently recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions by Forbes Magazine in 2022? Our client is seeking a Director of Data Protection and Privacy Compliance for their Hauppauge, New York location. In this role, you will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, processes, and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state privacy laws. If you have a passion for Data Security, Privacy, and Protection, we invite you to apply online now or contact us at 1-855-733-7325 or text 646-863-0333 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

The job is for a company that has grown into one of the leading credit unions in the United Statesensuring that it is a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. They offer a variety of exciting career opportunities ranging from part-time and full-time staffers to executive leadership roles.

Hauppauge, New York is a vibrant and dynamic community located in the heart of Long Island. This beautiful town offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, diverse housing options, and easy access to world-class amenities. As the economic hub of Suffolk County, Hauppauge boasts a thriving business community with ample opportunities for growth and development. With a bustling downtown area, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a strong sense of community, Hauppauge is an ideal place to live and work.

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits:

• Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Fully-funded pension plan
• 401k company contribution
• 100% of Vision & Dental Care
• Tuition reimbursement is offered to full-time employees
• Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans
• Flexible hybrid schedule for eligible positions

Location: Hauppauge, New York

Experience:

• Six years of relevant experience with a minimum of three years leading or influencing people
• Minimum five years of experience working directly with privacy compliance and data protection matters required

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems/Systems Security or relevant field required or eight years directly related experience. Masters degree or JD preferred
• CIPP/US or CIPM certification preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with financial services regulation and privacy compliance for financial services industries and state and federal information privacy laws GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, etc
• Experience with privacy principles and relative technologies (sensitive data handling, retention, user data protection, privacy by design, Data Loss Prevention, encryption, anonymization, etc.)
• Extensive familiarity with financial services regulation and privacy compliance for financial services industries
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant privacy regulations, general business operations in the financial services industry, issues and dynamics beyond the scope of basic privacy compliance and data protection issues
• Ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships and communicate effectively and concisely with members of other departments on complex issues
• Integrity, fortitude, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a strong sense of priority, urgency, and commitment to deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, enterprise-wide data protection and privacy compliance program in compliance with federal and state laws
• Lead privacy impact assessments and risk assessment activities across the enterprise to determine the sensitivity of new and existing data. Determine how to classify, protect and monitor both structured and unstructured data to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or compromise.
• Coordinate triage, investigation, and response activities to privacy incidents
• Ensure data governance, records retention, security protocols and privacy policies, standards, and procedures are up-to-date
• Oversee the development of training, education, and communication materials for data privacy and protection
• Partner with business stakeholders and data owners to identify, define, implement, and maintain best-in-class protection for sensitive and business-critical data in accordance with legal, regulatory, contractual, and industry standards
• Collaborate internally to ensure cross-functional alignment while establishing governance for the program
• Perform all duties inherent in a managerial role