VP, Privacy

Mercer Advisors

VP, Privacy at Mercer Advisors responsible for developing policies and strategies for data protection. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and best practices.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute a comprehensive privacy strategy aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Responsible for compliance with global privacy laws (e.g., SEC Regulation S‑P, GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, PIPEDA, state-level privacy laws), including AI tools, models, and workflows. Monitor regulatory changes and lead organizational readiness.
Create, maintain, and enforce privacy policies, standards, and data-handling procedures across the enterprise, and develop and report on compliance metrics.
Lead privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, vendor risk reviews, and audits. Identify gaps and drive remediation.
Develop and implement AI‑specific data‑handling policies and controls, including rules for input restrictions, redaction, anonymization, retention, and secure storage of AI‑generated or AI‑processed data, as well as controls for access management, monitoring, and employee training on safe and compliant AI usage.
Oversee processes for data subject rights, consent management, data retention and deletion, breach response, privacy-by-design, and use of data in AI.
Assist in managing response to privacy incidents, coordinating with security and communications teams.
Partner with Compliance, Technology, the People Team, and Marketing to embed privacy into systems, products, and workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, cybersecurity, or related fields.
Deep knowledge of global privacy regulations and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, NIST Privacy Framework, ISO 27701).
Proven leadership experience building or scaling privacy programs.
Strong understanding of data governance, information security, and risk management.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
J.D. from an accredited law school is highly preferred.
Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
Pet Insurance
Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

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Hard Skills & Tools

Privacy Strategy DevelopmentPrivacy Policy EnforcementData Handling ProceduresPrivacy Risk AssessmentsDPIAsVendor Risk ReviewsAI Data Handling PoliciesBreach ResponseData Subject Rights ManagementConsent Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications

CIPP/ECIPP/USCIPMCIPT