This position is available in Buffalo, NY / Wilmington, DE / Bridgeport, CT
This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration.
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
The Data Privacy Specialist will report to our Senior Enterprise Data Manager and will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization maintains the highest standards of data protection and consumer privacy.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate data privacy risks.
What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)
- Conduct regular data audits and assessments to ensure accurate data classification and adherence to established policies.
- Classify data according to its sensitivity level and ensure it is managed according to best practices.
- Collaborate with the Data Management team on the implementation of data management tools and technologies to support data classification and governance efforts.
- Collaborate with the Digital Data Record Retention team on the execution of the data retention strategy.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, processes, and systems.
- Assess and monitor third-party vendors for compliance with privacy requirements and data protection agreements.
- Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and initiatives on data privacy and provide recommendations for mitigating privacy risks.
- Assist in developing and administering privacy training and awareness campaigns.
- Assist team with the implementation of the Data Protection & Privacy strategy & programs.
- Communicate program progress and issue analysis to key stakeholders.
- Proactively identify and solve problems related to data privacy compliance.
What Is Required (Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in privacy compliance or a related field.
- Experience with Agile software development life-cycles
- General understanding of IT risk management and mitigation controls, data governance, and regulatory controls and compliance
- Familiarity with data management tools, technologies, and industry standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Grows professionally by focusing on continuous improvements and staying abreast of privacy and cybersecurity issues and best practices.
How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in Privacy by Design
- Preferred professional certifications in data privacy, data governance, or related fields (e.g., CIPT, CIPP, CDPSE, CDMP).
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $119,400.
84 - $199,001.40 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America