Data Protection & Governance Compliance Specialist

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Bonus target

Benefits package

Job summary

Google is seeking a Compliance Specialist in data protection and governance to join the Risk, Compliance and Integrity (RCI) organization in the United States. You will translate regulatory requirements into effective business controls and cross-functional programs to help Google innovate with compliant approaches.

Responsibilities include independently executing initiatives across product domains, building scalable control catalogs, and driving data-driven compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, investigation, auditing, legal, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Own compliance specs independently and advise Product Areas on risk remediation during implementation.
• Build regulatory-to-technical traceability matrices and evidence collection playbooks.
• Define and implement structured, automated controls with cross-functional teams.
• Review controls and hand off to Assurance for testing; monitor control health and risk ratings.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor KPIs/KRIs for compliance health; review remediation plans.

Skills

Cross-functional planning

Regulatory knowledge

Compliance program mgmt

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google is seeking a Compliance Specialist in data protection and governance to join the Risk, Compliance and Integrity (RCI) organization in the United States. You will translate regulatory requirements into effective business controls and cross-functional programs to help Google innovate with compliant approaches.

Responsibilities include independently executing initiatives across product domains, building scalable control catalogs, and driving data-driven compliance programs.