Director, Operational Risk
About The Position
The Director, Risk supports Experian's Financial Services and Data business within the North America Data Office. This role leads risk management, regulatory compliance, and data privacy efforts to help the business meet applicable federal and state requirements and industry guidelines. The Director partners with Compliance, Audit, Legal, Product, Sales, and other North America teams to strengthen governance and support compliant products and cross-business initiatives. The position reports to the SVP, Data Governance and is based in or near one of Experian's collaboration hubs: Costa Mesa, California; San Jose, California; Schaumburg, Illinois; or Atlanta, Georgia. The role is hybrid and includes leadership of a team responsible for risk management and compliance activities.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in compliance and risk management.
- At least 3 years of experience in data privacy.
- Experience applying federal and state laws and regulations relevant to financial services, consumer data, and privacy.
- Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requirements, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
- Experience developing compliance or audit reports for governing bodies, legal entities, or external authorities.
- Experience developing or maintaining compliance policies, procedures, standards, or corrective action plans.
- Experience advising business teams on regulatory compliance, data privacy, or privacy impact assessments.
- Experience leading, coaching, or developing employees.
Responsibilities
- Lead risk management and regulatory compliance programs across the Financial Services and Data department.
- Partner with Product and Sales teams to develop products and services that meet regulatory requirements.
- Develop compliance policies, procedures, standards, and employee training programs.
- Establish processes to identify, assess, monitor, and report compliance risks.
- Develop corrective action plans to address compliance issues and reduce operational risk.
- Advise teams and clients on regulatory compliance, data privacy, and privacy impact assessments.
- Collaborate with Legal, Audit, Compliance, and other departments on shared regulatory and governance programs.
- Lead a team responsible for supporting risk management and compliance activities.
Benefits
- Great compensation package and bonus plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) matching.
- Flexible work environment, with the ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office.
- Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
- Variable pay opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
