Director, Data Protection & Privacy Security (Hybrid)

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Texas; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

DTCC is seeking a senior Data Protection leader to advance the firm’s security program within Cybersecurity & Resilience. You will own and evolve controls across email, endpoints, cloud, and data channels, partnering with Privacy, Compliance, and IT teams to reduce risk.

The role requires a proven background in DLP, classification, and encryption, with strong executive communication and regulator-facing experience. A hybrid work model is available, and financial services background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Leading multi‑platform DLP, classification, and encryption programs.
• Translating regulatory and policy requirements into precise, enforceable technical controls.
• Accountable for outcomes, not just strategy or advisory input.
• Experience in highly regulated environments; financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy data protection controls across email, endpoints, cloud, and data channels.
• Maintain evidence of control effectiveness through metrics and audits.
• Provide advisory to technology and business teams for new initiatives, system changes, and data migrations.
• Ensure go‑live includes encryption, masking, tokenization, and access controls.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention

Classification

Encryption

Regulatory requirements

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DTCC is seeking a senior Data Protection leader to advance the firm’s security program within Cybersecurity & Resilience. You will own and evolve controls across email, endpoints, cloud, and data channels, partnering with Privacy, Compliance, and IT teams to reduce risk.

The role requires a proven background in DLP, classification, and encryption, with strong executive communication and regulator-facing experience. A hybrid work model is available, and financial services background is preferred.