Chief Privacy Officer / Associate General Counsel 2

Transamerica Corporation; Maryland; Remote; USD 217,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Chief Privacy Officer to oversee its Privacy & Information Management team. The role involves developing and implementing privacy policies, ensuring compliance with laws, and advising leadership on privacy matters. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, strong privacy compliance experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $217,000-$295,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus eligibility based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually

Ten (10) paid holidays per year

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Ten years of legal experience with a focus in privacy and information management (15+ years preferred).
• Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state.
• Experience managing a privacy and cyber compliance program or legal team.
• Solid program management and compliance capabilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and practicality in providing legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PIM Team in adherence to privacy policies.
• Build and support a comprehensive privacy program.
• Advise on privacy laws and recognize legal trends.
• Collaborate with key members of management and committees.
• Negotiate in disputes and regulatory matters.
• Manage privacy-related legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Review and advise on current cyber security compliance.
• Monitor best practices in cybersecurity frameworks.
• Advise leadership on privacy and functional matters.
• Account for budget and cost controls for the PIM team.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is responsible for the Privacy & Information Management (PIM) Team and Transamerica’s Privacy Program within the Legal & Compliance Department. Among other things, the CPO leads and provides oversight on the daily operations of the privacy program, cyber security compliance, development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, monitoring program compliance, investigation and tracking for incidents and breaches in compliance with federal and state laws.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The CPO's responsibilities include:

• Lead the PIM Team in the development, implementation, administration of, and adherence to, Transamerica’s & Aegon’s (Transamerica’s parent) policies and procedures covering the privacy of and access to protected data and information.
• Further build-out and support a strategic and comprehensive privacy program that defines, develops, maintains and implements policies and procedures that enable consistent, effective privacy practices which minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality of protected information.
• Provide advice on privacy and information management laws and regulations; anticipate and advise the company on legal trends that will have significant impact on the organization; adeptly consider business concerns when advising on organizational-level policy and legal decisions.
• Collaborate with key members of the Legal & Compliance team, key members of Transamerica and Aegon management, key departments like the Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Security Officer as well as other committees and functions to ensure the organization has and maintains appropriate practices and procedures specific to the privacy and confidentiality of protected information.
• Lead negotiations in disputes and/or regulatory matters specific to privacy and information management that have a significant impact on the company.
• Manage privacy and information management related legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Review and advise on current cyber security compliance requirements to identify opportunities and gaps within existing requirements.
• Understand best practices in cybersecurity frameworks and standards. Monitor the evolution of cyber best practices and ensure continuous calibration of Transamerica’s cyber compliance framework.
• Serve as a main source of advice to executive and functional leadership on the foregoing items.
• Accountable for budget and cost controls for the PIM team. Work closely with General Counsel in formulating departmental budget and cost control initiatives.
• Serve on committees and other groups that have a significant impact on the overall organization.
• Work closely with the Aegon Group CPO and CISO and their teams on strengthening privacy and security compliance across Transamerica and the Aegon Group.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Ten years of legal experience with a focus in privacy and information management (15+ years' preferred)
• Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
• Ideal candidate will have strong experience managing a privacy and cyber compliance program or privacy and cyber legal team
• Solid program management and compliance capabilities
• Ability to effectively communicate, in both written and oral format, with the intended audience
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and priorities in fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice
• Comfortable in rapidly changing corporate and legal environments

Compensation

Compensation: The Salary for this position generally ranges between $217,000-$295,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2 and other applicable local regulations.

Bonus Eligibility: This position is also typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion.

#LI-REMOTE

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

Inclusion & Diversity

Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign’s Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount’s “100 Best Companies” list.

In addition, as part of Transamerica’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.

Giving Back

Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.