Lead Privacy Consultant

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Transamerica is seeking a Lead Privacy Consultant to contribute to its growing Privacy team and privacy by design program. The role partners with business and technology teams, facilitates privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and translates complex privacy requirements into practical solutions. The consultant will work across domestic and international business activities and help strengthen a developing global privacy framework. Applicants near Transamerica offices are preferred, though remote candidates may be considered; the posting later specifies that this is a hybrid role requiring three office days per week in Philadelphia, Cedar Rapids, or Denver. The position is part of Enterprise Technology, a global organization supporting business delivery and information security. The role works with cross-functional stakeholders and supports privacy operations, including notices, records of processing activities, training enhancements, data subject access requests, process maturity initiatives, and the privacy risk control framework. The position generally pays $120,000–$140,000 annually and is typically eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance is not provided, and applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience.
Eight years of privacy, data security, and/or other relevant experience.
Deep practical understanding of global privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, and emerging international requirements, with ability to apply obligations in business and technology contexts.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce thorough, precise, well-structured work.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex privacy concepts to technical, legal, and business audiences.
Ability to manage assigned work independently, maintain momentum, and complete tasks in ambiguous or evolving environments.
Collaborative working style and willingness to contribute across team priorities.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in business, law, technology, or risk.
Five years of direct privacy experience with demonstrated expertise in privacy by design principles and privacy impact assessments.
CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or comparable privacy certification; AI governance, compliance, risk, audit, or project management certification is also valued.
Demonstrated experience facilitating and reviewing PIAs and DPIAs in complex enterprise environments.
Strong technical fluency engaging with technology, data architecture, AI systems, and cybersecurity in the context of privacy risk.
Experience contributing to privacy by design programs or PIA frameworks in a large, complex organization.
Financial services experience.

Responsibilities

Support development of the enterprise privacy by design playbook by providing subject matter expertise, drafting guidance, and translating privacy requirements into practical standards.
Facilitate and review PIAs and DPIAs across domestic and international business activities, ensuring findings and recommendations are thorough, consistent, and actionable.
Manage assigned workstreams within privacy by design initiatives, track tasks, dependencies, and deliverables, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Translate privacy requirements, global privacy laws, technical standards, and enterprise risk appetite into practical operational and business outcomes.
Identify, assess, and communicate privacy risks, dependencies, and remediation recommendations arising from assessments, technology reviews, AI use cases, and vendor engagements.
Prepare risk summaries, assessment reports, governance updates, and implementation recommendations.
Support privacy operations, including notices, RoPAs, training enhancements, data subject access requests, process maturity initiatives, and the privacy risk control framework.
Contribute to team knowledge through high-quality work, attention to detail, sharing expertise, and supporting colleagues.
Engage Technology, Product, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders to gather information, drive follow-through, and support timely execution.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus for eligible employees, based on the Company Bonus Plan/individual performance and at company discretion.
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth or child placement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
PTO for volunteer hours.
Employee Matching Gifts Program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.