Director, Privacy Operations

FINRA

Director of Privacy Operations leading development and implementation of privacy governance at FINRA. Overseeing data privacy initiatives, assessments, and compliance across the organization.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeTysons • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $154,400 - $312,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement and maintain privacy governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls
Direct data privacy initiatives, privacy assessments, and data loss reporting
Serve as escalation contact for privacy-related inquiries and audits
Lead privacy assessment process across departments
Manage privacy incident response operations
Direct internal and external relationships relating to privacy technology solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data management policies align with privacy objectives
Establish and report metrics to the Board and executive management
Identify staffing, technology, and training investments for enterprise privacy objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum ten (10) years of experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience in data privacy roles
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) preferred
Experience supervising and implementing large-scale processes or projects
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff
Demonstrated experience in conducting privacy compliance activities
Experience managing and remediating privacy-related loss reports and incidents
Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive risk registers a plus
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Confident public speaker able to defend privacy-related recommendations
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with privacy regulations, standards, and best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance programs
Wellness programs
15 days of paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
9 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

privacy governance frameworksprivacy assessmentsdata loss reportingprivacy incident responsedata management policiesrisk registers

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationpublic speakinganalytical skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)