Privacy Analyst

Columbia Bank•Lake Oswego, OR

1d•$72,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Privacy Analyst is a subject matter expert responsible for planning, organizing, administering, assessing, and leading Columbia Bank initiatives related to privacy and responsible data use. The role advises business units on federal and state regulatory requirements, Bank policies and standards, and risk appetite concerning consumer privacy and information protection. The position maintains governance documentation, including internal processes and procedures, standards, policies, and training courses. It performs and documents formal risk analyses and self-assessments of internal controls, maintains gap analyses, gathers information from business units, and identifies opportunities to improve Bank practices. The analyst works independently and collaboratively on problems of moderate scope, using judgment within defined parameters. The role frequently collaborates across the Bank, including with Information Risk, the Technology Advancement Group, Marketing & Communications, banking operations, Compliance, and Legal. It supports regulatory compliance, follows Bank policies and required training, and maintains working knowledge of applicable written policies and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation P, Regulation CC, Regulation E, and Bank Security. The analyst may coach, mentor, train others, or teach coursework as a subject matter expert, and may perform other duties as assigned. The position is based at the posted location in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and requires the ability to work fully onsite. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

2–4 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field.
Strong relationship management and operational abilities.
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.
Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location.
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 risk appetite concerning consumer privacy and information protection.
Maintain and develop governance documentation, including internal process and procedure documentation, 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.
Work independently and as part of a team to analyze problems involving applicable factors, laws, regulations, and policies, and exercise judgment within defined parameters.
Collaborate with peers across the Bank, including Information Risk, the Technology Advancement Group, Marketing & Communications, banking operations, Compliance, and Legal.
Comply with applicable bank regulations, stay current on regulatory changes, follow Bank policies and procedures, and complete required 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 requested.
Demonstrate and foster Columbia's corporate culture, take personal initiative, and serve as a positive example.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
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, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
Potential eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation