Senior Privacy & Data Protection Analyst

Western Union; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Global Adoption Assistance

401K Plan

Job summary

Western Union seeks a Senior Privacy Analyst to support the Global Privacy Program across Legal, Compliance, Security, Technology, Product, and AI Governance. You will conduct privacy risk assessments, handle individual rights requests, investigate incidents, and support regulatory inquiries in a fast-paced global setting.

Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of privacy laws, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters across time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in privacy related field; privacy certs like CIPP/CIPM/CIPT favored.
• 3+ years in privacy, data protection, legal operations, risk management, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of privacy principles and GDPR/CCPA/CPRA and state privacy laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal and policy drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage Individual Rights Requests (access, deletion, correction, portability, restriction, objection) with privacy tools and case tracking.
• Investigate privacy incidents and data protection matters; document findings and coordinate follow-up.
• Conduct Privacy Risk Assessments (PRAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Support regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations, and privacy compliance activities.
• Maintain privacy documentation: records of processing activities, data inventories, maps, retention records.
• Draft, review, and maintain governance documentation.
• Research emerging privacy, AI governance, and regulatory developments for program enhancements.
• Assist with privacy awareness initiatives and employee education.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Collaborative mindset

Legal drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business, Compliance, Information Management, Information Security, Public Policy, or related field

Paralegal Certification or equivalent

Job description

Western Union seeks a Senior Privacy Analyst to support the Global Privacy Program across Legal, Compliance, Security, Technology, Product, and AI Governance. You will conduct privacy risk assessments, handle individual rights requests, investigate incidents, and support regulatory inquiries in a fast-paced global setting.

Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of privacy laws, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters across time