Director, Privacy Operations

FINRA

. Develop, implement, and maintain privacy governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $154,400 - $299,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing privacy governance frameworks, conducting privacy assessments, and managing incident response operations. Proficient in leading cross-departmental initiatives and communicating complex privacy topics to diverse stakeholders.

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Data Privacy GovernancePrivacy AssessmentsIncident ManagementCertified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)Privacy Regulations Compliance

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Hard Skills

Privacy Framework DevelopmentPrivacy Risk ManagementData Loss ReportingPrivacy Compliance ActivitiesRisk Register Maintenance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPublic SpeakingAnalytical Problem-SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Privacy Technology Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryFINRA ComplianceData PrivacyPrivacy StandardsInvestor Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain privacy governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls
Direct Data Privacy initiatives, privacy assessments, data loss reporting, departmental privacy engagement, and issue identification and resolution
Serve as escalation contact for privacy-related inquiries, requests, and audits
Communicate complex privacy topics to stakeholders at all levels
Lead privacy assessments across departments to identify, mitigate, and remediate privacy risks
Lead and manage privacy incident response operations, including investigations, incident management, and remediation of data loss events
Manage internal and external relationships concerning privacy technology solutions used to document and record privacy activities
Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure data management policies and technical controls support privacy objectives
Advise FINRA technology and data governance initiatives and translate privacy objectives into operational frameworks
Direct establishment and reporting of privacy-program performance metrics to the Board and FINRA executive management
Identify staffing, technology, and training investments aligned with the Privacy Operations budget and resource allocation
Collaborate in person and virtually to support FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum ten (10) years of experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience working directly in data privacy roles, preferably in a regulated industry, required
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) preferred
Experience supervising and implementing large-scale processes or projects
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff
Demonstrated experience conducting privacy compliance activities such as assessments, audits, and investigations
Experience managing and remediating privacy-related loss reports and incidents
Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive risk registers a plus
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Confident public speaker able to defend privacy-related recommendations
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with privacy regulations, standards, and best practices
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with defined in-person presence requirements
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Ability to travel occasionally
Compliance with FINRA investment restrictions, securities-account disclosure requirements, and Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Legal insurance
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
Eligibility for an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance
Wellness programs
Paid time off starting at 15 days and increasing up to 25 days
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Voting and election official leave
Care of a family member leave after 90 days of employment
Childbirth and parental leave after 90 days of employment
Nine paid holidays for full-time employees
Overtime pay eligibility for non-exempt employees