Privacy Advisory - Senior Associate

CohnReznick• , NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the Privacy Advisory team in our Risk Advisory practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week. YOUR TEAM. Join a diverse team of fun-loving, energetic professionals with decades of experience managing security, technology, and privacy risks in nearly every industry sector who have a passion for creating tailored solutions that go beyond technology offerings or tools and help clients reduce cost of compliance while mitigating risks. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Information Systems, Law, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, technology risk, IT audit, compliance, or consulting.
Experience leading client engagements in a professional services environment.
Strong knowledge of privacy regulations, data protection principles, and risk frameworks.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE
CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, ISO42001 Lead Auditor
Privacy program assessments and compliance initiatives.
Privacy technology implementations (OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID, Securiti, etc.).
Data governance, AI governance, privacy engineering, and digital trust.
IT audits, SOX compliance, cybersecurity assessments, and technology risk management.
Business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

Join our Cybersecurity & Digital Trust (CDT) practice as a Senior Associate, delivering privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and IT internal audit services.
Help clients strengthen compliance, manage risk, implement privacy technologies, and build trusted digital environments.
Lead privacy and data protection engagements from planning through delivery.
Assess and enhance privacy programs, governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
Conduct data mapping, data inventories, PIAs, DPIAs, and third-party privacy assessments.
Advise clients on GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, and emerging privacy regulations.
Implement and optimize privacy platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID, and Securiti.
Support cybersecurity, IT internal audits, ITGC, NIST, and other risk assessment engagements.
Develop executive-level reports, recommendations, and remediation strategies.
Manage multiple projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to practice growth and business development.