Data Privacy Advisor

IRIS Software Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development seeks a Senior Data Privacy Advisor to enhance its privacy initiatives across North America, with a specific focus on the U.S. The role involves designing privacy policies, supporting compliance reviews, and building a culture of data protection within the organization. Candidates should have a solid understanding of global privacy laws, demonstrated experience in privacy, and strong relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of direct experience in privacy.
• Proven ability to drive privacy initiatives.
• Experience with privacy compliance reviews and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of privacy policies.
• Drive awareness and culture around data privacy.
• Support training initiatives on essential privacy topics.

Skills

Relationship management

Understanding of global privacy laws

Risk management

Privacy incident investigation

Data reporting and metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

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Are you passionate about privacy and data protection? We're looking for a Senior Data Privacy Advisor to strengthen our privacy footprint across North America — with a key focus on the United States .

• Assist in the design and implementation of privacy policies, processes, and procedures across North America, including the US and Canada
• Partner with business functions to create function-specific privacy procedures, processes, and controls
• Support data owners in maintaining an inventory of personal data processing, and provide education around key responsibilities (e.g. what is personal data, usage, access, documentation, etc.)
• Drive awareness and culture around data privacy in the United States
• Support training initiatives to keep employees informed on essential privacy topics
• Assist with privacy compliance reviews, including third-party evaluations where needed
• ️️ Help investigate privacy incidents, breaches, and complaints for US and Canadian entities
• Contribute to merger & acquisition due diligence and help deliver integration activities
• 2–3 years of direct experience in privacy
• Proven ability to drive privacy initiatives and foster a strong privacy culture
• Solid understanding of global privacy laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and notice of breach laws
• Ability to translate regulations into practical solutions
• Strong relationship management skills across all organizational levels
• Experience with OneTrust or similar enterprise privacy management tools
• ️ Knowledge of risk management processes: identification, mitigation, and reporting
• Familiarity with data reporting and metrics development
• Exposure to project management methodologies

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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