Data Privacy Technologist - Senior Associate

PwC•San Diego, CA

57d•$77,000 - $202,000

About The Position

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. In privacy law and data protection at PwC, you will specialise in providing advice and guidance to clients on privacy laws and data protection regulations. You will help businesses navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data protection requirements, confirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Working in this area, you will assist in developing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and implementing data protection measures to safeguard personal information. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics team you are expected to support the functional and technical implementation and platform adoption for clients from start to finish. As a Senior Associate you are expected to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain top standards. You are expected to focus on building client relationships, developing a deeper understanding of the business context, and navigating increasingly complex situations to grow your personal brand and technical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3 years (min) of experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology preferred
IAPP Certification(s) Preferred: Obtained or demonstrates an active pursuit of one or more of the following certifications: Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), CIPP certification in European privacy (CIPP/E), Canadian privacy (CIPP/C), Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)
Privacy Technology Certification(s) Preferred: Obtained or demonstrates an active pursuit of one of more of the following certifications: Privacy technology software certifications on one or more of the following products: OneTrust, BigID, and/or Collibra
Knowledge of privacy industry and regulatory environment
Understanding of privacy technology solutions
Familiarity with agile development framework
Ability to support privacy technology implementation
Experience with privacy and data protection technologies
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)