Principal Privacy Officer

Job Description

Cetera is seeking an experienced privacy professional to serve as Principal Privacy Officer. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving privacy strategy and compliance across the enterprise. You will advise on legal and policy issues related to privacy, cybersecurity, technology development, data governance, and artificial intelligence (AI), while leading a team of skilled professionals.

Key Responsibilities
Stay current on privacy laws and regulations impacting U.S. financial services firms, including GLBA, Regulation S-P, CCPA, and other state, federal and industry-specific requirements.
Serve as the enterprise leader for strategic guidance on privacy and data security laws and regulatory requirements.
Create and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with legal standards and best practices.
Design and deliver privacy training programs to ensure enterprise-wide compliance and awareness.
Oversee processes for managing privacy incidents and breach response, including coordinating with Information Security, Technology, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Communications for timely resolution.
Partner with Technology and Data Governance teams to implement systems for handling data subject rights under applicable laws.
Negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial and technology agreements; collaborate with legal and contracts teams on standards and escalations, and assist in oversight of privacy implications of third party and vendor relationships.
Act as the primary contact for privacy-related inquiries from regulators, clients, and stakeholders.
Serve as the compliance and risk lead for AI-related matters, ensuring compliance and ethical use of emerging technologies and monitoring regulatory developments in AI and data governance.

Required qualifications
10+ years of experience advising on privacy and cybersecurity laws in financial services, preferably with broker-dealer or RIA experience; JD preferred.
Background in the risk, compliance, technology or legal department of a large organization preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to engage senior management and cross-functional teams

Compensation Range:
The base annual salary range for this role is $136,000 to $186,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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