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Director, Privacy Compliance

AT Capital One
Capital One

Director, Privacy Compliance

Richmond, VA

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Director, Privacy Compliance

The Capital One Privacy Compliance team is seeking a Compliance Privacy Director with a passion for mitigating privacy risk at a dynamic, data driven, tech-focused finance institution. The Compliance Privacy Director will join our Privacy Compliance team and lead a team that oversees compliance with applicable federal and state Privacy laws and regulations for our Financial Services division, Retail Bank and Commercial Bank. The Compliance Privacy Director also provides strategic support and counsel to the Senior Compliance Officer for Privacy. The Compliance Privacy Director is responsible for delivering quality results and providing sound compliance and privacy risk advice to business lines as a subject matter expert.

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Specific responsibilities include:

  • Analyze business initiatives, including new products and processes, to determine whether they comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations
  • Exercise sound judgment to effectively assess and balance risk in the provision of compliance advice to the business
  • Maintain expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, keeping up with and advising the business on current developments
  • Regularly interact with business partners, both 1:1 and in group settings, to influence processes, procedures, and controls
  • Assess the impact and advise on remediation of breakdowns or findings, including consumer complaints
  • Actively engage with others within the department, including other subject matter experts and transaction testing team members
  • Identify trends in compliance data and proactively advise on identified internal and external risks
  • Ensure team fulfills on expectations and deliverables under the compliance management program

Capital One recruits leaders with strategic, action-oriented styles who are gifted at building strong relationships across the enterprise, catalyzing change, and making great things happen. As the successful candidate, you are forward thinking, solution oriented and quick to adapt. You are an inspirational people leader, ready to lead a team of compliance advisors. Most of all, you possess the highest ethical standards, accompanied by a balanced ego and unwavering integrity.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience
  • At least 8 years of privacy, compliance, risk management, legal or audit experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor or Master's degree
  • 9+ years of privacy, compliance risk management, risk management, legal, or audit experience at a financial institution
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic consulting and strategic initiative management
  • 3+ years of people management experience
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Risk Professional (CRP) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R193580
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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