Privacy & Data Protection Specialist POL WRSW Virtual

Are you interested in being a part of a collaborative, energetic, and business-oriented legal team?  As a Privacy & Data Protection Specialist at FIS, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and information technology.  Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is pragmatic, collegial and enthusiastic about representing a thriving Fortune 500 company in a dynamic corporate industry.

About the team

The FIS Legal team is comprised of approximately 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals worldwide who enjoy being an advisor to and partner with our businesses to help the company achieve its goals.  The Global Privacy & Data Protection Team forms part of the Legal Department.  The team has a global reach and is responsible for all aspects of Privacy & Data Protection across FIS’ entities.  We work collaboratively with each other and with our business colleagues to solve problems in an effective and pragmatic manner.  We view our role as one of supporting our business leaders in a variety of legal matters, and we strive to assist our businesses in meeting their objectives with sound, reasonable and well-considered legal counsel.  Our team provides advice and support to various stakeholders and senior management across the business, and the team consists of experienced legal, privacy, and data protection professionals. Being supportive, smart, collaborative, inclusive, creative, open, adaptable, compliant, ethical, and passionate are the core values of the team and our culture.

What you will be doing

As a Privacy & Data Protection Specialist for FIS, you will be responsible for providing advice, monitoring compliance, risk assessing, and assisting in running the operations to comply with global privacy and data protection laws in all global jurisdictions. You will be a part of a team whose task it is to verify our businesses are in compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. You will be a partner to the business, leading initiatives, providing consultative advice, and acting as a point of escalation for privacy and data protection matters.  You will deputize for the Chief Privacy Officer, Data Protection Officer, or any other team member, as necessary. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the implementation of FIS’ privacy and data protection compliance program
• Provide advice on various privacy and data protection issues, including compliance with privacy and data protection laws of global jurisdictions
• Assist business units with understanding the Technical and Organizational Measures (TOMs) and Supplemental Measures
• Implement and update privacy related procedures, best practices, and guidelines
• Support the implementation of the Binding Corporate Rules
• Monitor changes in global Privacy & Data Protection laws and work with FIS business leaders to address these developments
• Assist the Data Protection Officer in monitoring compliance with applicable laws and FIS’ policies
• Assist the Data Protection Officer in the event of regulatory audits, complaints and investigations
• Manage personal data breaches together with the global privacy incident response team
• Manage Records of Processing, Data Protection Impact Assessments, Transfer Impact Assessments, and Data Subject Rights Requests
• Monitor new and upcoming global Privacy & Data Protection laws and work with FIS business leaders to address these developments
• Assist in the assessment, escalation, and notification of Privacy incidents
• Conduct data audits and policy and notice updates
• Monitor compliance with global privacy and data protection laws
• Risk assess new FIS products
• Assist the Chief Privacy Officer, Data Protection Officer, or any other team member.

Requirements for this position:

• You must have a minimum of 3+ years in the privacy and data protection area and have a full understanding of privacy and data protection issues.
• You must have strong analytical and advisory skills, including the ability to review and evaluate multi-faceted issues and counsel business colleagues on complex questions relating to various business matters, such as product development and compliance.  You must possess the ability to use creative problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a pragmatic and sound manner.
• You must have strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior management, and internal and external clients. This includes strong writing skills. 
• You must have the ability to balance the company’s goals and the client’s needs.
• You must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and colleagues and be able to work collaboratively with other team members.  You must also be able to mentor others in their professional development.
• You must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including the lead role in a wide variety of matters. 
• You must be comfortable with technology and the use of technology tools in performing your daily work responsibilities.

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience or expertise in the banking, capital markets, payments services, or data processing industry, or in working closely with financial institutions on their technology matters. 
• A law degree.
• Experience at a multinational corporation.
• Experience dealing with Regulators.
• CIPT, CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, and/or CIPP/US qualifications desirable
• Binding Corporate Rules experience

What we offer you

• A multifaceted and challenging career with a high degree of responsibility
• A broad spectrum of experiences with a thriving Fortune 500 corporation in an innovative, ever-changing industry
• A modern work environment, and a collaborative and dedicated group of colleagues who look forward to working together as a team to accomplish our goals
• A competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services and information technology

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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