Privacy Manager

Equifax Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

4 days in-office collaboration

Friday Flexibility

Job summary

Equifax Australia & New Zealand is seeking a senior privacy/compliance professional to design, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Program and the Consumer Data Right (CDR) program across Australia and New Zealand. You will work with Legal, Operations and product teams to ensure practical compliance with evolving laws and regulations.

Based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, you will lead regulatory change for CDR, privacy and AI use, conduct impact assessments and coach business units on

Qualifications

• 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 regulators such as ACCC, OAIC and/ or ASIC.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Regulatory oversight

Risk management

Regulator interaction

AI governance

Job description

Equifax Australia & New Zealand – Sydney CBD NSW

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.