Principal Privacy Compliance Specialist

Welcome to Discover Financial Services, where we are committed to providing exceptional financial services to our customers while upholding the highest standards of privacy and compliance. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Privacy Compliance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our company complies with all relevant privacy laws and regulations, protecting the sensitive information of our customers and employees. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about privacy and compliance and has a strong understanding of the financial industry. If you are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a deep understanding of privacy laws and regulations, we encourage you to apply for this position and become a part of our dynamic and fast-paced organization.

1. Develop and implement privacy compliance policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
2. Evaluate and monitor the company's privacy practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
3. Conduct regular privacy risk assessments and identify potential areas of vulnerability.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain privacy controls and processes.
5. Provide guidance and training to employees on privacy best practices and compliance requirements.
6. Act as the main point of contact for all privacy-related inquiries and concerns from customers and employees.
7. Stay up-to-date on changes in privacy laws and regulations and communicate any updates to relevant stakeholders.
8. Investigate and address any privacy breaches or incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
9. Work with external auditors and regulators to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
10. Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry experts and organizations to stay informed of best practices and trends in privacy compliance.
11. Analyze and report on privacy compliance metrics to senior management.
12. Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the company's privacy program.
13. Conduct regular training sessions for employees to promote awareness and understanding of privacy policies and procedures.
14. Keep accurate and organized records of all privacy compliance activities.
15. Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy compliance matters and provide guidance to leadership on privacy-related decisions.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Privacy Compliance Specialist in Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA is $138,000 - $155,000 per year. This can vary depending on the specific company and individual's experience and qualifications.

Discover Financial Services, Inc. is an American financial services company that owns and operates Discover Bank, which offers checking and savings accounts, personal loans, home equity loans, student loans and credit cards. It also owns and operates the Discover and Pulse networks, and owns Diners Club International.