Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has opened up to joinKyndryl's Global Privacy and Data Governance Office
The Global Data Governance & Assessment team will be responsible for performing privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, AI and supply chain risk assessments for Kyndryl's internal and customer operations and for identifying and advising Kyndryl's businesses on associated controls and mitigations. You will work closely with the Chief Information Office (CIO), Chief Information Security Office (CISO), Procurement, Global Privacy Ops and Data Governance Project Office, and other teams to ensure that privacy, cybersecurity, data governance and AI assessments and reporting are coordinated, and that key privacy, security, data governance, AI and supply chain risks are mitigated in a timely and effective manner. As a member of the Data Governance & Assessment team you also will be responsible for designing, optimizing and implementing processes to effectively identify, assess and mitigate enterprise privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, AI and supply chain risk.
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Role responsibilities include:
- Analyzing laws, regulations, guidance, and industry practices to identify potential gaps in Kyndryl's privacy, cybersecurity, supplier, and AI policies, procedures, and practices.
- Assisting in the identification of high-risk data processing activities and advising on risk mitigation strategies.
- Assessing and recommending mitigation actions, guiding the Kyndryl business in addressing any potential compliance gaps.
- Supporting customer and supplier contracting activities and negotiations.
- Consulting with various internal stakeholders (including CIO, CISO, Procurement, and Legal personnel) to develop and deliver world-class guidance and training for business and legal colleagues across Kyndryl.
- Developing and optimizing internal policies and procedures, and negotiating commercial terms related to compliance globally across Kyndryl's business and commercial operations, ensuring an appropriate balance between legal, regulatory, and business risks.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have training and upskilling programs that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Who You Are
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Professional Expertise:
- A strong understanding of international data privacy and cybersecurity law and regulations, including EU requirements (e.g., GDPR, DORA, NIS2 and the EU AI Act), US requirements (e.g., federal and state security, privacy, AI and supply chain management laws and federal and state laws applicable to financial services entities) and similar laws and frameworks outside the EU and the US
- 3+ years of experience in the cybersecurity, privacy, data governance and/or supply chain management fields
- 3+ years of experience in the IT, outsourcing, managed services provider or cloud computing industries and a clear understanding of enterprise software, infrastructure, and cloud services
- Experience developing and negotiating security, privacy, data governance, AI, and supply chain management terms in commercial agreements, from the perspective of a data controller, data processor, procurer of products and services, and partner ecosystems
- Experience performing privacy and other risk assessments, including an understanding of associated technologies and offerings
- Strong written and oral communication, analytic and project management skills
- Manage and lead multi-stakeholder project teams and provide proactive advice in a creative and business-centric way
- Demonstrated business judgment and proven ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural teams of both legal and business colleagues
Preferred Professional Expertise:
- Degree from an accredited law school or equivalent international law degree
- Certification in privacy, cybersecurity, audit and/or related fields (e.g., IAPP CIPM, CIPP-US, CIPP-EU, CISSP, CISA and/or PCI QSA)
- Proficiency in additional languages would be an advantage.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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