Compliance Manager - Privacy Officer

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Compliance Manager – Privacy Officer will be responsible for the effective operation of the Firm’s enterprise-wide Privacy Program (the “Program”).  The role will collaborate with BBH personnel in a variety of roles and responsibilities to ensure that the Firm complies with applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations, while enabling business innovation.  Reporting to the Co-Head of Core Compliance, the Privacy Officer will provide subject matter expertise and will lead a team responsible for the effective operation of the Program.  The Privacy Officer will stay abreast of industry issues, trends and best practices globally and prepare presentations and other communication to firmwide management committees as applicable.

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Key responsibilities include:  

• Develops programs/policies/procedures to ensure compliance with global privacy and data protection laws, including without limitation GDPR, GLBA, CCPA, state data breach laws, NYS DFS Cybersecurity Regulation
• Identifies, assesses, advises on the impact of new privacy and data protection laws
• Manages data incidents on a global basis, including potential breaches of personal information, as well as any necessary communications to clients, regulators and other third parties
• Advises on privacy and data protection considerations related to the development of products and solutions
• Supports the Systems Data Protection and Enterprise Risk Management teams to help ensure that data is retained and destroyed in accordance with record retention schedules
• Works with Systems and business stakeholders to effectively oversee and enhance the data map management process
• Coordinates responses to data subject requests
• Performs all duties inherent in a senior managerial role: ensures effective staff training/cross training, establishes privacy & data protection goals, evaluates staff performance, and approves hirings, promotions, salary and disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Provides training on firm-wide privacy and data protection policies and procedures and/or specific regulatory requirements to BBH management and staff
• Applies industry expertise to the Program and ensures that the Firm follows best practices globally
• Prepares for and manages reviews of the Program by internal audit, external auditors, regulators, and others
• Develops project plans and ensures necessary buy-in, support and resource commitments to implement changes or enhancements to the Program, utilizing project and relationship management skills to lead initiatives to successful completion
• Prepare presentations and other communication to firmwide management committees as applicable.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Required, JD a plus
• 7-10+ years of privacy and data protection experience
• Financial services industry experience a plus
• Excellent managerial and leadership skills
• Expertise in and track record dealing with GDPR, GLBA, FCRA and other global privacy and data regulatory frameworks
• Expertise in international data protection requirements and requirements for the transfer of data on an international basis
• Knowledge of interactive marketing technologies, including cookies and other passive data collection technologies
• Familiarity with industry best practices for collection and use of data under applicable privacy regimes, including GDPR, GLBA, CCPA
• Motivated self-starter with ability to excel at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and written and oral communication skills; attention to detail is a must
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering; must work well in both team and individual settings
• Ability to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
• Sufficient general business knowledge and experience to allow prompt understanding of potentially complex products/services and the potential risks to the Firm
• Experience designing and managing complex process and workflows and automated tools to support such processes
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts in easy-to-understand terms
• Strong leadership skills: the ability to positively influence diverse teams to enhance the Program and effect change

   

Salary Range

NY & MA: $130,000-180,000 base salary + target annual bonus

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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