Privacy Program Manager

APEX Fintech Services LLC; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is looking for a Privacy Program Manager to enhance its data privacy compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This pivotal role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and offers a market-leading salary and benefits within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Market-leading salary with annual bonus

28 days of annual leave plus 10 holidays

Training and development budget

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Monthly catered lunches

Unlimited drinks and snacks

Hackathon events and tournaments

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in privacy compliance.
• Experience within the financial services sector preferred.
• CIPP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update privacy notices, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments to identify risks.
• Provide guidance on privacy matters across various departments.

Skills

GDPR

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Advanced degree (e.g. JD)

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex Fintech Solutions is currently seeking an experiencedPrivacy Program Manager to join our Legal and Compliance Department, reporting to and supporting the Chief Privacy Officer. The role will play a key role in developing, managing and enhancing Apex’s privacy program and ultimately strengthening Apex’s compliance with data protection and privacy laws.

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update privacy notices, policies and procedures in compliance with global data protection laws (GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, LGPD and more)

Manage data inventory and records of processing activity processes and updates

Conduct privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks

Provide guidance and support to various departments on privacy-related matters, including to information security, operations, marketing, sales and technology

Collaborate with legal, procurement, third party risk management and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with privacy laws as it relates to Apex’s onboarding of third-party service providers

Lead privacy training and awareness initiatives as needed to supplement mandatory privacy and security training programs

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) required; advanced degree preferred (e.g. JD)

8+ years of experience in a privacy compliance role

Experience within the financial services sector is preferred

Proven track record of successfully managing privacy programs or core elements of privacy programs

CIPP (or equivalent certifications) are preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong understanding of GDPR and foundational understanding of US privacy laws

Ability to adapt to changing business environments and situations while offering pragmatic privacy guidance to stakeholders;

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate privacy compliance issues clearly;

Ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and effectively solve problems;

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively handle privacy compliance issues

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously

Passion for data privacy, data protection and digital rights preferred

This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form . We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Why work here?

At Apex, we aim to enable frictionless investing for everyone. Help us in our mission to democratize finance, and apply to our open roles today.

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About Us

At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.