Privacy Incident Analyst

Seneca Resources; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Privacy Incident Analyst to support privacy incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation within a financial services environment. The role involves researching incidents, evaluating control gaps, coordinating corrective actions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce client impact.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office and opportunities to contribute to privacy awareness, process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably in data privacy, compliance, risk management, or financial services.
• Active Series 7 and Series 63 licenses are mandatory for submission.
• SIE certification is included in the role's stated licensing profile; confirm whether it is mandatory or preferred before submission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and professional incident correspondence.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify potential control gaps, evaluate risk, and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Research, review, and investigate potential privacy incidents reported through the division's fraud hotline and other designated channels.
• Analyze incident reports to identify, assess, investigate, and resolve potential privacy issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk incidents to appropriate stakeholders for review and resolution.
• Obtain necessary approvals for corrective actions and maintain accurate investigation documentation.
• Prepare professional privacy incident correspondence and respond to routine privacy-related inquiries.
• Follow guidance and direction from Global Privacy and Legal Privacy teams.
• Assess potential control failures and identify risks associated with privacy incidents and data handling processes.
• Partner with management and relevant business stakeholders to address control gaps and ensure high-risk scenarios are appropriately corrected.
• Support corrective action initiatives designed to reduce client impact, strengthen controls, and prevent recurring incidents.
• Apply a risk-mitigation mindset when evaluating privacy issues and recommending appropriate next steps.

Skills

Privacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Data privacy

Fraud investigations

Financial services

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Series 7 and Series 63 licenses

SIE certification

Job description

Location: Scottsdale, AZ / Malvern, PA / Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $30 - $35 per hour

Position Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Privacy Incident Analyst to support privacy incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation within a financial services environment. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with experience in privacy operations, compliance, risk management, or financial services who want to contribute to protecting sensitive client information and strengthening privacy practices.

In this role, you will research and investigate potential privacy incidents, evaluate control gaps, coordinate corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional business partners to help reduce client impact and support regulatory obligations. You will also contribute to privacy awareness initiatives, process improvement, and the ongoing enhancement of privacy incident management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, review, and investigate potential privacy incidents reported through the division's fraud hotline and other designated channels.
• Analyze incident reports to identify, assess, investigate, and resolve potential privacy issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk incidents to appropriate stakeholders for review and resolution.
• Obtain necessary approvals for corrective actions and maintain accurate investigation documentation.
• Prepare professional privacy incident correspondence and respond to routine privacy-related inquiries.
• Follow guidance and direction from Global Privacy and Legal Privacy teams.
• Assess potential control failures and identify risks associated with privacy incidents and data handling processes.
• Partner with management and relevant business stakeholders to address control gaps and ensure high-risk scenarios are appropriately corrected.
• Support corrective action initiatives designed to reduce client impact, strengthen controls, and prevent recurring incidents.
• Apply a risk-mitigation mindset when evaluating privacy issues and recommending appropriate next steps.

Privacy Policies, Procedures & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist with maintaining written procedures that document privacy incident investigation processes and workflows.
• Coordinate the distribution of updated privacy policies, procedures, and process documentation to relevant business units.
• Stay informed about applicable regulatory procedures, compliance requirements, and changes affecting privacy incident management.
• Support privacy incident prevention initiatives, including employee awareness, training, and reinforcement of established privacy procedures.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, management, and business partners to support privacy incident resolution.
• Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism when handling sensitive client and business information.

Required Skills / Education:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably in data privacy, compliance, risk management, fraud investigations, financial services operations, or a related field.
• Active Series 7 and Series 63 licenses are mandatory for submission.
• SIE certification is included in the role's stated licensing profile; confirm whether it is mandatory or preferred before submission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and professional incident correspondence.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify potential control gaps, evaluate risk, and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data privacy, privacy incident management, regulatory compliance, or risk operations.
• Familiarity with Personal Wealth processes, systems, and financial services operations.
• Experience supporting privacy investigations, incident reporting, control assessments, or risk mitigation initiatives.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations, regulatory procedures, and incident prevention practices.
• Experience with employee awareness, compliance training, or policy and procedure development.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Meaningful Privacy Impact: Help protect sensitive client information and contribute to effective privacy incident resolution.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with management, privacy teams, legal partners, and business stakeholders to address privacy risks.
• Career Growth Potential: Opportunity to transition from contract to full-time employment for the right candidate.
• Risk & Compliance Expertise: Develop experience across privacy incident investigations, control improvement, regulatory compliance, and financial services operations.
• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas and practical solutions that strengthen privacy controls and help prevent future incidents.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

This opportunity is well suited for professionals who:

• Are passionate about protecting client information and maintaining high standards of confidentiality.
• Enjoy investigating issues, solving problems, and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Bring strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Work effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Have an interest in privacy operations, financial services, risk management, or compliance careers.

Licensing & Location Requirements (Important)

Candidates must have obtained their Series 7 and Series 63 certifications/licenses to be submitted.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.