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American Express

Director – Privacy

American Express

. Lead a team of Privacy experts to accomplish privacy risk management goals, best practices and risk mitigation strategies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Privacy Risk Management and compliance within highly regulated domains, with a strong ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing risks strategically and tactically while ensuring adherence to key regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

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Privacy Risk ManagementGDPR ComplianceCCPA ComplianceRisk AssessmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Risk ManagementPrivacy Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceControl Environment EnhancementAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingLearning AgilityChange Management
Industry Keywords
Privacy GovernanceComplianceOperational ExcellenceInformation SecurityAudit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a team of Privacy experts to accomplish privacy risk management goals, best practices and risk mitigation strategies
  • Support the business through Privacy Risk Assessments, identifying and supporting mitigation of risks
  • Provide privacy guidance, credible challenge and ongoing second line oversight to proactively identify and address risks
  • Uplift the Global Privacy Oversight function’s governance and capabilities
  • Champion a consistently strong control environment and influence the continued enhancement of common controls
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with First Line Business Unit partners, risk oversight functions, compliance, operational excellence, information security, legal and other teams to drive privacy best practices throughout the enterprise
  • Serve as a key member of the VP International’s Leadership team, engaging and influencing internally and externally

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years’ experience in Risk Management/Compliance/Audit role or a highly regulated domain
  • Extensive experience in Privacy risk management
  • Familiarity with key regulations including GDPR, CCPA and emerging AI regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk strategically and tactically and deliver initiatives to advance the maturity and soundness of the control environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to create compelling arguments and influence across all levels of the organization
  • Excellent relationship building skills to partner effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams in complex and rapidly-changing environments
  • Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong learning agility and willingness to embrace and lead through change
  • Experience leading, engaging and motivating hardworking and diverse teams through complexities to deliver results
  • Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
  • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
  • Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
  • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities