Privacy Specialist

Qbena; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Paid family leave 22 weeks

401(k) with company match

Well-being program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Networks

Job summary

QBE North America is seeking a Compliance and Privacy Coordinator to coordinate governance activities, lead operational privacy efforts, and provide technical expertise on privacy matters. The role will require interaction with multiple offices and regulators, with hybrid work and in-office presence 2–3 days per week.

The candidate will design reporting, monitor breaches, and help ensure contractual and regulatory compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in privacy/regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to identify non-compliant issues and escalate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and management of reporting, investigation, and monitoring processes for privacy breaches.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of policies and procedures related to QBE and relevant regulators.
• Identify and address non-compliant issues and anomalies, escalating where necessary.
• Share information with stakeholders while adhering to confidentiality and policy guidelines.
• Provide feedback on trends and actions to improve compliance.
• Liaise with QBE compliance experts to enhance privacy knowledge.
• Support teams with Privacy-related strategies and guidance.
• Educate teams on Privacy issues, including contractual compliance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Compliance Programs

Contract Management

Critical Thinking

Information Security

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Negotiation

Policy Management

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Sound Judgment

Stakeholder Management

Education

Tertiary Degree or equivalent

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to coordinate compliance and governance activities, provide operational leadership, and offer technical expertise in relation to privacy matters.

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; New York City, New York


• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.


• The salary range for this role is: $64,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and geographic location

Your New Role

• Assist in the design and management of reporting, investigation, and monitoring processes for privacy breaches.


• Maintain and enhance knowledge of policies and procedures related to QBE and relevant regulators.


• Identify and address non-compliant issues and anomalies, escalating where necessary.


• Share information with stakeholders while adhering to confidentiality and policy guidelines.


• Provide feedback on trends and actions to improve compliance.


• Liaise with QBE compliance experts to enhance privacy knowledge.


• Support teams with Privacy-related strategies and guidance.


• Educate teams on Privacy issues, including contractual compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in financial services or insurance.


• Experience of risk and compliance.


• Knowledge of privacy matters and local regulations.


• Experience in assessing privacy issues.

Compensation Package:

The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part‑time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office


• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender‑equal basis


• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%


• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice


• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education


• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US .

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking


• Communication


• Compliance Programs


• Contract Management


• Critical Thinking


• Information Security


• Intentional collaboration


• Managing performance


• Negotiation


• Policy Management


• Problem Solving


• Regulatory Compliance


• Risk Management


• Sound Judgment


• Stakeholder Management

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.