Privacy Engineer

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Privacy Engineer will report to the Associate Director - Privacy, assisting in and supporting the development and administration of an Enterprise Data Privacy Program. The primary responsibilities for this position relate to Privacy by Design and Data Protection areas of the Bank’s Enterprise Data Privacy program. This position collaborates with the first and second line of defense departments to support adherence to regulatory requirements. Work to align advanced technologies and Privacy by Design principles from the first stages of development and ensure that the data use meets established regulatory compliance needs. Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications to new or existing software. Performs regular privacy assessments of operational processes, identifying, and mitigating risks across the company through effective tools, training and guidance. Acts as key interface to data science and analytics, data governance, IT, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) related stakeholders. Develop reports in PowerBI and other reporting tools to enable visibility of Privacy-related metrics. Manages responsible use of AI to automate Privacy-related tasks and reports. Assists with the development and maintenance of data inventory, data maps, and ROPAs. Manage projects related to Privacy as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of privacy or data protection experience OR a graduate degree or concentration in privacy engineering.
• BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, privacy engineering, or related field.
• Robust data literacy skills (e.g. finding and managing data, cleansing data, manipulating data).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of software engineering and/or cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong curiosity and the ability to solve problems creatively.
• High ethical standards, strong critical thinking, detective, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of MS Office.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to foster and build relationships to achieve a common goal.
• Intermediate to advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Project management exposure and ability to effectively manage various deadlines and moving pieces, while communicating these effectively to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in effectively communicating with all levels of management with a focus on collaboration and relationship management.

Nice To Haves

• CIPT certification is highly preferred; other IAPP certification a plus.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in and support the development and administration of an Enterprise Data Privacy Program.
• Focus on Privacy by Design and Data Protection areas of the Bank’s Enterprise Data Privacy program.
• Collaborate with first and second line of defense departments to support adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Align advanced technologies and Privacy by Design principles from the first stages of development.
• Ensure data use meets established regulatory compliance needs.
• Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications to new or existing software.
• Perform regular privacy assessments of operational processes, identifying, and mitigating risks across the company through effective tools, training and guidance.
• Act as key interface to data science and analytics, data governance, IT, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) related stakeholders.
• Develop reports in PowerBI and other reporting tools to enable visibility of Privacy-related metrics.
• Manage responsible use of AI to automate Privacy-related tasks and reports.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of data inventory, data maps, and ROPAs.
• Manage projects related to Privacy as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• An ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• A great 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• An employee volunteer program
• A wellness program
• Opportunity to bolster business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

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