Privacy Specialist

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!

Job Description:

The Privacy Specialist will work closely with business units, industry verticals, Legal, and Security teams to identify and document the requirements for compliance with domestic and global data privacy laws and regulations. They will review, negotiate and advise on contracting matters related to privacy, including but not limited to: Data Protection Agreements, Security and Privacy Addendums, and Business Associate Agreements. They will work with other members of the Security/Privacy team to determine required policies, procedures, and technologies to meet the requirements of new markets we seek to enter. The Privacy Specialist will also assist with monitoring changes to security and/or privacy regulations in the regions Crowe conducts business to allow Crowe to proactively addresses changes that may be introduced. They will help raise awareness of data privacy compliance and governance regulations across the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting research on privacy regulations in the countries Crowe maintains offices or performs, or seeks to perform, services for clients.

• Assists with the daily operations of the privacy program

• Reviews privacy and security agreements, addendums, and policies to align with Crowe's privacy and security standards

• Supports Crowe's enterprise risk manage strategy and processes

• Consult with business units and industry verticals on data privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices

• Partners with members of the legal team, security team, and data governance functions to help ensure Crowe's compliance with laws, regulations, and customer contracts

• Assist in developing training materials and providing training to employees on privacy concepts, regulations, and obligations, and the Crowe policies, standards and processes that support compliance of these items.

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop privacy best practices, such as conducting Privacy Impact Assessments and Privacy by Design programs

• Assist Information Security in responding to client related surveys and questionnaires regarding the Firm's privacy compliance program and initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3 years in information privacy roles with an emphasis on international operations and compliance.

• CISSP, CISA, CIPP/US or another relevant certification a plus.

• Good understanding of global data protection laws, including knowledge of CCPA and GDPR

• Strong critical thinking skills

• The ability to deliver clear, practical, and pragmatic written and oral communications

• Flexible, agile and able to manage within ambiguity as necessary

• Excellent organizational/project management and analytical skills.

• Some travel required to perform job duties (<20%)

Our Benefits:

At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.