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Privacy Officer

Description

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We are looking for a Privacy Officer to join our team. The Privacy Officer will be responsible for ensuring our company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. You will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters. A great Privacy Officer is well-versed in legal guidelines and corporate governance. You should be comfortable saying 'no' when necessary and be result-oriented. If you are also detail-oriented and ready to act in defense of our company, we’d like to meet you. Your goal will be to ensure we operate in a legal and ethical manner while meeting our business objectives.

Responsibilities

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  • Develop and implement company policies and regulations.
  • Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.
  • Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
  • Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices.
  • Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
  • Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
  • Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.

Requirements

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  • Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or Compliance Manager.
  • Experience in risk management.
  • Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML).
  • Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Integrity and professional ethics.
  • Business acumen.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Professional certification (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)) is a plus.

Potential interview questions

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  • How do you stay updated on the latest industry regulations?
  • Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision regarding compliance?
  • How do you handle employees who violate company policies?
  • What steps do you take to ensure company-wide understanding of compliance regulations and procedures?
  • How do you assess the risk of a new business venture?