Sr Director, Data Privacy, Risk and Compliance

As Senior Director, Data Privacy, Risk and Compliance you will lead Greystar’s global strategy for privacy and data protection. You will develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure we remain in compliance and act in accordance with local, national and international laws. You will work with senior leadership and outside counsel to ensure the privacy program is aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensuring compliance with global data privacy and information security laws.
• Updating and developing new policies, procedures, and guidance documents as needed across markets, divisions, and functional areas.
• Serving as the Company’s Data Protection Officer. 
• Providing input on vendor strategy, working with legal on contract terms related to privacy.
• Managing requests from data subjects regarding data management and access and managing the Company’s response to data incidents, including supporting the Company’s data breach response readiness program.
• Oversight of the company’s privacy operations and compliance program globally. 
• Support of Information Technology and Information Security to ensure that a robust data security program is maintained and the privacy implications of information management and oversight are addressed.
• Participation in committees and governance process across Company’s risk management department, including, but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, Business Continuity, Incident Investigations. 
• Conducting factual investigations and risk assessments of how the company obtains, uses, stores and shares personal information across data lifecycle.
• Managing and coordinating with local lawyers in country to facilitate compliance with global and regional requirements, and enable implementation of privacy policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities will include oversight of regional based privacy team members. 
• Educating stakeholders through targeted counseling, training and awareness programs.
• Managing outside counsel and third-party consulting firms on discreet projects.
• Ensuring costs are budgeted appropriately and measured on a routine basis to manage budget.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, information technology or a related field.  Advanced degree or certification in privacy or data protection is desired.
• Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong oral presentation and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of credibility, independence, integrity and trust and ability to work effectively and sensitively across multiple geographies and cultures often with senior leaders while managing a high volume of varied projects.
• Sound and practical business judgment and decision making.
• A knowledge of information technology as it relates to privacy and data protection risks.

Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance.

Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and/or quarterly bonus based on budget.

Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar’s compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization.

Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

• 401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required) 

• Short-term & Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.