Who we are looking for

The State Street Global Privacy Office is hiring for an Assistant Vice President to join our global team. The position is to be located in the USA and will report to a Vice President within the Privacy Office.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As an Assistant Vice President within the Privacy Office, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Handling and advising on personal data incidents within the Americas.
• Processing Data Subject Rights Requests received under privacy laws.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of centralized Global Privacy Office processes and procedures covering all regulatory requirements governing Privacy and Data Protection of personal data, with a focus on requirements on Americas.
• Identify emerging trends in the regulatory environment and contribute to the open and collaborative communication of the same to ensure regulatory information is shared across key functions in a timely manner
• Aid in the identification of, and resolution planning for, various risk and compliance issues, breaches and potentially suspicious activities; open compliance issues when appropriate
• Track and monitor compliance issue resolution plans and work in conjunction with Compliance, business and/or functional unit partners to help ensure accuracy of accountabilities and adherence to relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Participate in the establishment and implementation of compliance training and education programs to keep business and/or functional unit personnel appraised of compliance policies and regulatory obligations
• Cultivate effective relationships with internal business partners to maintain engagement
• Provide support to Global Privacy Office colleagues on matters relating to other jurisdictions as required

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Privacy and/or IT and/or Audit/Compliance professional with strong operational focus with several years of related experience
• Understanding of compliance control procedures, preferably IT controls in addition to operational controls
• Ideally familiarity with the three lines of defense model, regulated environments and Information Technology Control Frameworks
• Strong IT proficiency, in particular with Word, Excel, Outlook and Share Point
• Flexible approach and a strong team player
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• Must have a customer service work ethic with the ability to interact comfortably with all levels of the organization
• Ability to collaborate and influence colleagues
• Proactive approach to problem solving and ability to adapt to shifting priorities, meet deadlines and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Able to juggle conflicting demands and prioritize effectively

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant privacy, IT, audit and/or financial services certifications from a recognized professional body beneficial

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $140,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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