Privacy Analyst

Columbia Bank • Lake Oswego, OR

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Privacy Analyst serves as a subject matter expert responsible for planning, organizing, administering, assessing, and leading Columbia Bank initiatives related to privacy and responsible data use. The role interprets and advises business units on federal and state regulatory requirements, Bank policies and standards, and the Bank’s risk appetite for consumer privacy and information protection.

The analyst maintains governance documentation describing how information should be protected, including internal process and procedure documentation, standards, policies, and training courses. The role performs and documents formal risk analyses and internal-control self-assessments, maintains gap analyses, gathers information from business units, and identifies opportunities to improve Bank practices.

The position involves independent and team-based work on moderately scoped problems, applying judgment within defined parameters and reviewing relevant factors, laws, regulations, and policies. The analyst frequently collaborates with peers across Information Risk, the Technology Advancement Group, Marketing & Communications, banking operations, Compliance, and Legal. The role also supports regulatory compliance, completes required training, maintains working knowledge of applicable Bank policies and regulations, and may coach, mentor, train others, or teach coursework as a subject matter expert. The analyst is expected to foster Columbia’s corporate culture and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, a related field, or equivalent preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field required.
• Strong relationship-management and operational abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, practices, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage relationships.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, a related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, administer, assess, and lead initiatives related to privacy and responsible use of data.
• Interpret and advise business units on federal and state regulatory requirements, Bank policies and standards, and the Bank’s risk appetite regarding consumer privacy and information protection.
• Maintain and develop governance documentation, including internal processes and procedures, standards, policies, and training courses.
• Perform and document formal risk analyses and self-assessments of internal control processes.
• Maintain gap analysis documents, gather information from business units, and identify opportunities to improve Bank practices.
• Collaborate with peers across Information Risk, the Technology Advancement Group, Marketing & Communications, banking operations, Compliance, and Legal.
• Demonstrate compliance with applicable bank regulations and stay current with regulatory changes.
• Follow Bank policies, procedures, and compliance regulations and complete required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain working knowledge of Bank policies and procedures concerning the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation P, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other applicable regulations.
• Coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject matter expert when asked.
• Foster Columbia’s corporate culture, take personal initiative, and serve as a positive example.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Mental health resources
• Identity theft protection
• Legal support
• Auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Online discount marketplace
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid volunteer days
• Paid holidays
• Performance-based incentive compensation may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level