Privacy Manager

Equifax Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax Australia is seeking a seasoned privacy and compliance professional to design and lead the Privacy Compliance Program across Australia and New Zealand. You will partner with Legal and Operations to implement CDR compliance, oversee privacy risk, and drive sensible controls.

A strong track record with financial services or multinational organisations is essential. You will collaborate with regulators and internal teams to translate complex rules into practical guidance, while fostering a

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a compliance professional in an enterprise environment.
• Proven track record delivering privacy advice, issues management and oversight for financial services firms and/or multinational organisations.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements in financial services.
• Ability to understand regulations, assess impact and provide practical operational guidance.
• Track record interacting with regulators such as ACCC, OAIC and/or ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Program, including Consumer Data Right (CDR) compliance and responsible use of AI, in consultation with the Head of Privacy and General Counsel.
• Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Oversight Program, including risk assessments, monitoring activities, assurance, reporting and remediation plans to minimise privacy and compliance risks.
• Provide timely, efficient, practical and high calibre compliance services to Equifax’s businesses.
• Support the wider Risk and Compliance team with advice, oversight, risk and issues management as required.
• Lead regulatory change for CDR, Privacy and use of AI, including impact assessments and development of internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the business stays informed and up-to-date.
• Develop, review, implement, and maintain regulatory compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Regulatory liaison

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory interaction

Job description

Reporting into the Head of Privacy, you will be part of a high-performing Risk and Compliance team working across Australia and New Zealand who are committed to fostering a best in class risk and compliance culture at Equifax. This role is available for candidates in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

Join an amazing team and help fuel the growth of a leading data and analytics business. You will bring high energy, positivity, curiosity and an outcomes focused mindset. Working closely with Legal, Operations and various teams across the Equifax product lines, you will provide practical and high calibre compliance services to support the business in achieving it's strategic objectives. This role will suit those that are happy to collaborate and focus on practical solutions while also maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

What you’ll do

Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Program, Consumer Data Right (CDR) compliance activities and responsible use of AI at the enterprise and business unit levels, in consultation with the Head of Privacy and General Counsel, enabling stakeholders to ensure requirements are considered and implemented.

Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Oversight Program, including risk assessments, monitoring activities (such as Credit Provider Audits), assurance, reporting and remediation plans to minimise privacy and compliance risks.

Provide timely, efficient, practical and high calibre compliance services to Equifax’s businesses.

Support the wider Risk and Compliance team with advice, oversight, risk and issues management as required.

Lead the regulatory change for CDR, Privacy and use of AI, including conducting impact assessments, and working with the business to develop and/or amend internal controls.

Monitor and stay abreast of changes in the law and industry developments relevant to areas of responsibility, and ensure the business is updated and informed, as appropriate.

Develop, review, implement, and maintain the regulatory compliance policies and procedures.

What experience you need

5-10 years of experience as a compliance professional in an enterprise environment.

Proven track record dealing with privacy advice, issues management and oversight for financial services firms and/or multi-national organisations.

Knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements in financial services.

Ability to understand regulations, assess the impact and develop practical operational guidance and support.

Track record of interaction with, or supporting interaction with, regulators such as ACCC, OAIC and/ or ASIC.

Business focused individuals who appreciate and are able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with multiple competing priorities to juggle, the ability to interpret legal and contractual requirements and provide timely solutions-based legal risk advice, according to the needs of the business.

What could set you apart

Experience of executing regulatory compliance programs, including oversight, remediation and preparing periodic regulatory filings.

Experience working with industry regulators (including the OAIC, ACCC and ASIC) and industry associations (including ARCA), as well as consumer advocacy bodies.

Knowledge of overseas jurisdictions such as GDPR and Privacy Laws of the United States.

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.

We believe that when we’re at our best, we can do our best. Equifax offers policies and programs that support our employees’ financial and personal wellbeing with additional leave days, hybrid working environment, employee assistance program and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Who is Equifax?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Privacy Specialist?

Founded over 100 years ago, Equifax is a data, analytics & technology company employing 10,000+ employees across 24 countries and is regarded as a global leader. We provide first-class information products and services to our customers which include the largest financial institutions, telecommunications providers and utilities in Australia and around the world. One billion consumers and over ninety million business customers worldwide rely on Equifax to organise, assimilate and analyse data.

Equifax is also recognised as one of the three largest credit reporting agencies in the world and has grown from a consumer credit information company into a leading provider of insights that helps its customers make more informed decisions and live their financial best. Our company has been serving the Australian and New Zealand markets for over 60 years and have continuously challenged ourselves to do better, whilst consistently producing strong financial results.

Put simply, Equifax helps to power the financial future of individuals and organisations around the world.

Founded over 100 years ago, Equifax is a data, analytics & technology company employing 10,000+ employees across 24 countries and is regarded as a global leader. We provide first-class information products and services to our customers which include the largest financial institutions, telecommunications providers and utilities in Australia and around the world. One billion consumers and over ninety million business customers worldwide rely on Equifax to organise, assimilate and analyse data.

Equifax is also recognised as one of the three largest credit reporting agencies in the world and has grown from a consumer credit information company into a leading provider of insights that helps its customers make more informed decisions and live their financial best. Our company has been serving the Australian and New Zealand markets for over 60 years and have continuously challenged ourselves to do better, whilst consistently producing strong financial results.

Put simply, Equifax helps to power the financial future of individuals and organisations around the world.

Founded over 100 years ago, Equifax is a data, analytics & technology company employing 10,000+ employees across 24 countries and is regarded as a global leader. We provide first-class information products and services to our customers which include the largest financial institutions, telecommunications providers and utilities in Australia and around the world. One billion consumers and over ninety million business customers worldwide rely on Equifax to organise, assimilate and analyse data.

Equifax is also recognised as one of the three largest credit reporting agencies in the world and has grown from a consumer credit information company into a leading provider of insights that helps its customers make more informed decisions and live their financial best. Our company has been serving the Australian and New Zealand markets for over 60 years and have continuously challenged ourselves to do better, whilst consistently producing strong financial results.

Put simply, Equifax helps to power the financial future of individuals and organisations around the world.