Privacy and AI Governance Compliance Officer

Tradeweb • New York, NY

6d • $105,000 - $235,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tradeweb is seeking a mid level Compliance Officer with expertise in data privacy, privacy by design, and AI governance to lead the organization’s efforts in embedding privacy and privacy related AI practices across business operations. This role will champion compliance with global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), drive privacy by design in product and process development, and guide responsible adoption of AI technologies. The ideal candidate is a proactive advisor who can integrate privacy and privacy related AI considerations into the entire data lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, CIPP/E, CIPM, or other recognized privacy certifications preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or related regulatory/legal roles.
• Proven expertise in privacy by design implementation and privacy risk assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and global privacy laws, plus practical experience operationalizing compliance programs.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, algorithmic risk management, and regulatory standards around automated decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of AI regulatory developments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment while managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in privacy innovation and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global data protection frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, etc.) and monitor emerging legislation.
• Embed privacy by design and by default principles into systems, processes, and new initiatives.
• Lead and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments for emerging technologies.
• Review and draft data-sharing agreements, privacy notices, consent frameworks, and cross-border transfer mechanisms.
• Oversee data subject rights request processes and coordinate effective incident response planning.
• Partner with technology teams to establish privacy engineering controls and implement robust technical and organizational safeguards.
• Advise on data retention, minimization, and destruction practices in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Business, Technology, and Legal stakeholders to evaluate AI use cases for compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining governance documentation for AI systems, including model accountability, explainability, and fairness reviews.
• Advise on global regulatory developments (e.g., EU AI Act readiness, U.S. Executive Orders, OECD principles) and prepare the organization for compliance.
• Promote an internal “responsible AI” culture, balancing innovation with accountability.
• Partner with Legal, Information Security, IT, HR, and Risk teams to operationalize privacy and AI governance controls.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs) and ensure audit readiness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on emerging risks and regulatory expectations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
• Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
• Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
• Discretionary bonus program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
• ARAG Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Wellness Tools
• Travel Assistance Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Corporate Gym Subsidies
• Wellness Perks
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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