Enterprise and Operational Risk Director
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 business units to strengthen governance and support compliant products and cross-business initiatives. The role is based in or near Experian's North America Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, and reports to the SVP, Data Governance. The Director leads risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives; advises internal teams and clients on regulatory compliance, data privacy, and privacy impact assessments; and develops compliance policies, procedures, standards, training, risk monitoring processes, and corrective action plans. The role also leads and develops a team responsible for risk management and compliance activities.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in compliance and risk management.
- 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 initiatives across the Financial Services and Data business unit.
- Partner with Product and Sales teams to develop products and services that meet regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain 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 internal teams and clients on regulatory compliance, data privacy, and privacy impact assessments.
- Collaborate with Legal, Audit, Compliance, and other business units on shared regulatory and governance initiatives.
- Lead and develop a team responsible for supporting risk management and compliance activities.
Benefits
- Great compensation package and bonus plan.
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
- Flexible work environment, with the ability to work remote, 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
