Privacy Compliance Analyst (PIA / DPIA)

Zohorecruit; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is partnering with a leading global financial institution to recruit a privacy risk and compliance professional. This role focuses on embedding privacy-by-design, conducting PIAs and DPIAs, and aligning with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations across regions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with IT, Legal, Information Security, Procurement, and business teams, driving practical guidance, risk controls, and governance across enterprise programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of privacy, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Hands-on in PIAs/DPIAs or similar privacy assessments.
• Strong understanding of global privacy regs (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into business guidance.
• Experience working across IT, Legal, and Security teams.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct privacy risk assessments including PIAs and DPIAs across initiatives.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for stakeholders.
• Partner with IT, Procurement, Legal, Infosec, and business teams on data handling practices.
• Support privacy-by-design principles across projects and workflows.
• Identify and mitigate privacy risks while aligning with internal policies and regulations.
• Influence stakeholders and act as a change agent in privacy compliance programs.

Skills

Privacy risk mgmt

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Jersey City, United States | Posted on 10/05/2026

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team:

This opportunity sits within a leading global financial institution known for its strong governance, regulatory rigor, and commitment to data privacy and risk management. The Compliance function plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive data while enabling business operations across regions. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with Legal, Information Security, Procurement, and Technology groups to embed privacy-by-design principles into enterprise processes. This is a fast-paced setting where precision, accountability, and influence are key to driving compliance initiatives forward.

What s In Store For You:

• Engagement: W2 only
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across IT, Legal, and Data teams
• Exposure to enterprise-level privacy programs and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on involvement in shaping privacy risk practices within a global organization

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Conduct privacy risk assessments including PIAs and DPIAs across business and technology initiatives
  
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for stakeholders
  
• Partner with IT, Procurement, Legal, Infosec, and business teams to evaluate data handling practices
  
• Support the implementation of privacy-by-design principles across projects and workflows
  
• Identify and mitigate privacy risks while ensuring alignment with internal policies and external regulations
  
• Influence stakeholders and act as a change agent in strengthening privacy compliance programs
  

Requirements

Are you an experienced privacy risk and compliance professional ready to make an impact?

• 5 7 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or risk management roles
• Strong hands-on experience conducting PIAs, DPIAs, or similar privacy assessments
• Solid understanding of global privacy regulations and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into business-friendly guidance
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Legal, and Security teams
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and documentation rigor
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with privacy and compliance terminology and frameworks