Principal Privacy Officer

Cetera is seeking an experienced privacy professional to serve as Principal Privacy Officer. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving privacy strategy and compliance across the enterprise. You will advise on legal and policy issues related to privacy, cybersecurity, technology development, data governance, and artificial intelligence (AI), while leading a team of skilled professionals.

Key Responsibilities
•    Stay current on privacy laws and regulations impacting U.S. financial services firms, including GLBA, Regulation S-P, CCPA, and other state, federal and industry-specific requirements.
•    Serve as the enterprise leader for strategic guidance on privacy and data security laws and regulatory requirements.
•    Create and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with legal standards and best practices.
•    Design and deliver privacy training programs to ensure enterprise-wide compliance and awareness.
•    Oversee processes for managing privacy incidents and breach response, including coordinating with Information Security, Technology, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and  Communications for timely resolution.
•    Partner with Technology and Data Governance teams to implement systems for handling data subject rights under applicable laws.
•    Negotiate  privacy and data protection provisions in commercial and technology agreements; collaborate with legal and contracts teams on standards and escalations, and assist in oversight of privacy implications of third party and vendor relationships.
•    Act as the primary contact for privacy-related inquiries from regulators, clients, and stakeholders.
•    Serve as the compliance and risk lead for AI-related matters, ensuring compliance and ethical use of emerging technologies and monitoring regulatory developments in AI and data governance.

Required qualifications
•    10+ years of experience advising on privacy and cybersecurity laws in financial services, preferably with broker-dealer or RIA experience; JD preferred.
•    Background in the risk, compliance, technology or legal department of a large organization preferred. 
•    Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•    Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to engage senior management and cross-functional teams

Compensation Range: 
The base annual salary range for this role is $136,000 to $186,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus.  Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

About Cetera Financial Group:

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Wealth Services LLC (f/k/a Cetera Advisor Networks), Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, or Cetera Investors. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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