Director, Data Privacy

Director, Data Privacy

Fitch Group is seeking a Director, Data Privacy with strong experience in global privacy compliance, customer-facing digital products and services, online tracking technologies, and privacy support for digital business models.

• Develop, implement, and maintain data privacy policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with global data protection regulations
• Provide senior-level privacy support for customer-facing digital products and services, acquired entities, online products and services, and other digital initiatives requiring tailored privacy support
• Advise business, product, marketing, technology, Compliance, Risk, and Legal stakeholders on practical, risk-based privacy advice, research, and recommendations
• Monitor privacy compliance trends, emerging regulatory requirements, and implementation impacts across global digital business activities
• Manage privacy assessments and compliance activities, including vendor and supplier privacy reviews, privacy-related contract reviews, data processing agreements, cross-border data transfer analysis, transfer impact assessments, and region-specific compliance considerations
• Own and support website and online tracking compliance, including cookie and similar technology governance, consent collection for account creation and contact forms, coordination with shared technology platforms, and ongoing maintenance of related privacy controls
• Establish, maintain, and improve privacy programs for customer-facing digital products and services and acquired businesses, including privacy-by-design support for product, marketing, customer engagement, and digital transformation initiatives
• Provide senior-level support for U.S.-based stakeholders and team members across time zones, including business partnership during U.S. business hours, proactive collaboration with stakeholders, independent problem solving on complex privacy matters, and guidance to junior team members on implementation questions

What We Offer

• Opportunity to expand your technical and legal knowledge in the global world of data privacy
• Contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that impact Fitch’s global operations and compliance with global data protection regulations
• A supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of global privacy laws and regulatory expectations, including EU/UK GDPR, US State and other privacy frameworks relevant to customer-facing digital products and services and cross-border business activities
• Experience advising privacy compliance for online products and services, website tracking technologies, consent management, marketing activities, customer-facing digital journeys, and privacy-by-design processes
• Experience with cross-border data transfer compliance, transfer impact assessments, and privacy requirements in key international regions, including APAC markets and China-related compliance considerations
• Risk assessment experience with AI processing of personal data and sensitive personal data
• Experience working with and leading global teams
• Legal, compliance, or privacy program management background with significant experience in data privacy; Director-level judgment, stakeholder management, and implementation experience are expected
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, business teams, technology teams, legal colleagues, and cross-functional partners, while building trust and influencing practical privacy outcomes

Why Choose Fitch?

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Culture of Learning & Mobility
• Investing in Your Future
• Promoting Health & Wellness
• Supportive Parenting Policies
• Community Engagement Initiatives
• AI Enabled Environment
• Global Securities Markets

Expected Base Pay Rates

$160,000 - $180,000 per year