Associate Principal Data Analyst, Enterprise Data Privacy Office

The Enterprise Data Privacy Office (EDPO) is responsible for ensuring that FINRA meets or exceeds its legal and ethical obligations with respect to the security and use of information it collects while executing its responsibilities, fostering the confidence of firms, regulators, staff and the investing public. The Associate Principal Data Analyst performs a variety of specific duties depending upon the current needs of the EDPO department under the general direction by the Senior Director and Counsel, Enterprise Data Privacy Office. This position will require a close partnership with the entire EDPO team. Essential Job Functions: As directed by senior staff within the Privacy Office: Support FINRA?s efforts for implementing, maintaining and monitoring the Company?s data security and privacy program. These efforts specifically include the development, creation, and dissemination of privacy program metrics and reporting of metrics to the FINRA Compliance Office and the Cyber & Information Security group, as appropriate. Assist in maintaining and approving methodologies for the review and documentation of the Company?s internal controls over data collection and dissemination. Assist in developing and conducting EDPO compliance activities, including the development and implementation of new policies or solutions, managing annual training completion and tracking, conducting incident reviews and responses, and engaging with other compliance programs. Assist with Privacy Impact Assessments and other privacy governance projects. Track current EDPO initiatives and analyze the extent to which data security policies are incorporated. Make specific recommendations for improvements and document compliance and department procedures. Track and support internal and external audit and certification document production, schedules, and responses. Track mitigation and remediation efforts as needed. Review departmental data policies, compare to corporate policies, identify gaps, and make recommendations for improvement. Develop and maintain metrics that represent departmental compliance with corporate policies. Manage EDPO?s technology and business contracts and ensure timely renewals and processing. Responsible for facilitating corporate and cross-departmental communications regarding the Company?s data security program. Provide support to FINRA constituents that require guidance on data dissemination issues. Act as a representative of the business data user community in various forums. Education/Experience Requirements: BA/BS in business or other relevant field or comparable work experience. Five (5) years of related experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, analytic, organizational and document management skills. Ability to work under time pressure with minimal supervision. Work Conditions: Standard office environment. Extended hours and travel occasionally required. For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, WA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate?s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. CA: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $176,000 CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $146,600 IL*: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum Salary $161,300 Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $98,300, Maximum Salary $176,000 MA/WA: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $168,600 MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $168,600 NJ State: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum $176,000 NY State: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $176,000 *Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state. Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA. #LI-hybrid To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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