Privacy Analyst (Atlanta, GA - 3500 Piedmont Rd NE 30305)

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time.

Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank.

We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you’ll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer’s needs.

When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers.

At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement.

Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education.

Learn more about our and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

The Privacy Analyst will support efforts to grow and develop privacy and data protection objectives for Ameris Bank. Translate legal / policy / technology requirements and business objectives into processes, capabilities, and controls to drive privacy culture across the organization.

Work closely with business partners to assess privacy risks, communicate requirements, and recommend appropriate controls and remediation activities.

Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities :

• Provide privacy subject matter expertise for Ameris Bank business units
• Ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams across a financial services organization to integrate privacy policy / standard requirements.
• Proficient in problem solving to enable business objectives while applying privacy and risk management principles.
• Conducts risk management and assessment operations to generate report data for management.
• Support privacy and security activities that will strengthen the protection of customer information.
• Identify trends in privacy reporting and notification requirements to support privacy policies and incident response capabilities.
• Support data subject action requests that align to relevant privacy laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations of suspected and reported violations of privacy laws and policies.
• Maintains privacy policy, standards, and procedure documentation across the Bank.
• Engages with legal and privacy leadership to form recommendations on policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organizations privacy function.
• Participate in projects and initiatives as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies :

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Privacy and data protection principles.
• Prior knowledge and experience within a privacy practice or office.
• Proven influencing skills and the ability to create and drive strategy.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.

Industry and Work Experience :

• 3+ years of prior financial services or highly regulated industry experience is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in the data privacy field is recommended.

Academic :

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, information management, or computer science or related field preferred.
• Certification(s) in business continuity preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees :

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer / Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees :

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers’ Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer :

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.