Data Privacy Lead
Equifax, a global leader in data, analytics, and technology, is seeking a Data Privacy Lead to provide critical expertise in privacy and data protection. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams across business units to integrate privacy into strategic initiatives and drive business growth. The position is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and offers a hybrid work environment.
As a Data Privacy Lead, you will work closely with enterprise and business unit stakeholders to embed privacy in strategic initiatives during the design and execution phases. Your responsibilities include supporting the implementation, monitoring, and testing of the global privacy controls framework, developing and maintaining policies and procedures that support global privacy program objectives, and conducting privacy impact assessments to evaluate compliance with laws and internal standards. Additionally, you will monitor privacy and data protection regulatory frameworks, enable responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning through automated governance processes, and deliver privacy-specific training across the organization.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of direct experience in data privacy, data protection, or privacy engineering, with a strong preference for experience within the financial services or FinTech industries. An in-depth understanding of privacy policies, principles, and privacy-enhancing technologies, along with familiarity with privacy control frameworks, is essential. Experience interpreting privacy regulations and conducting privacy impact assessments across diverse cloud environments is required. Strong project management and coordination skills, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple complex projects, are necessary. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to inform, influence, and build relationships with both technical and non-technical partners are also important.
Equifax offers comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through its online learning platform with guided career tracks. The company fosters a culture of growth, providing employees with opportunities to excel and acquire new skills to inspire and build careers.
Joining Equifax as a Data Privacy Lead offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping privacy strategies that protect data and drive business success. The role provides a collaborative environment where you can develop new skills, chart new paths, and contribute to the company's mission of powering potential through data protection.