Privacy Manager

Job description

Reporting into the Head of Privacy, you will be part of a high-performing Risk and Compliance team working across Australia and New Zealand who are committed to fostering a best in class risk and compliance culture at Equifax. Join an amazing team and help fuel the growth of a leading data and analytics business. You will bring high energy, positivity, curiosity and an outcomes focused mindset. Working closely with Legal, Operations and various teams across the Equifax product lines, you will provide practical and high calibre compliance services to support the business in achieving it's strategic objectives. This role will suit those that are happy to collaborate and focus on practical solutions while also maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. What you’ll do Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Program, Consumer Data Right (CDR) compliance activities and responsible use of AI at the enterprise and business unit levels, in consultation with the Head of Privacy and General Counsel, enabling stakeholders to ensure requirements are considered and implemented. Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Oversight Program, including risk assessments, monitoring activities (such as Credit Provider Audits), assurance, reporting and remediation plans to minimise privacy and compliance risks. Provide timely, efficient, practical and high calibre compliance services to Equifax’s businesses. Support the wider Risk and Compliance team with advice, oversight, risk and issues management as required. Lead the regulatory change for CDR, Privacy and use of AI, including conducting impact assessments, and working with the business to develop and/or amend internal controls. Monitor and stay abreast of changes in the law and industry developments relevant to areas of responsibility, and ensure the business is updated and informed, as appropriate. Develop, review, implement, and maintain the regulatory compliance policies and procedures. What experience you need 5-10 years of experience as a compliance professional in an enterprise environment. Proven track record dealing with privacy advice, issues management and oversight for financial services firms and/or multi-national organisations. Knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements in financial services. Ability to understand regulations, assess the impact and develop practical operational guidance and support. Track record of interaction with, or supporting interaction with, regulators such as ACCC, OAIC and/ or ASIC. Business focused individuals who appreciate and are able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with multiple competing priorities to juggle, the ability to interpret legal and contractual requirements and provide timely solutions-based legal risk advice, according to the needs of the business. What could set you apart Experience of executing regulatory compliance programs, including oversight, remediation and preparing periodic regulatory filings. Experience working with industry regulators (including the OAIC, ACCC and ASIC) and industry associations (including ARCA), as well as consumer advocacy bodies. Knowledge of overseas jurisdictions such as GDPR and Privacy Laws of the United States. We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely. Primary Location: AUS-Sydney-Blue-Street AUS-Brisbane, AUS-Melbourne Function: Function - Legal Schedule: Full time