Data Privacy Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert on global data privacy laws and regulations.
• Oversees the maintenance and evolution of the privacy program framework, including the design and development of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Consults with business leaders to implement data privacy policies and procedures as well as assess data privacy and security risks, with the objective of mitigating potential privacy incidents.
• Leads the maintenance and continuous improvement over the global privacy framework.
• Leads privacy-related forums and trainings to increase awareness around the privacy program as well as to ensure adherence to data privacy laws and regulations.
• Reviews existing processes to identify areas for improvement. Develops and implements privacy best-practices.
• Implements processes to ensure compliance with pending requirements as needed.
• Works with counsel to implement new requirements as needed.
• Reviews metrics developed by the team to build program measures and provide insights to management across the enterprise.
• Participates in industry privacy organizations and associations to learn emerging trends and best practices.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience, compliance or regulatory experience in the financial services industry preferred.
• CIPP certification(s) preferred
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.