Job Description
The Global Client Risk Office (GCRO) works across Publicis Sapient to manage risks, providing visibility, identification, prevention, mitigation, and resolution. We support business teams throughout the engagement lifecycle by enabling our people to use measured risk to make informed decisions and fuel business growth. Additionally, we support internal teams with compliance-related projects and management of internal risks.
The primary purpose of this position is ensuring compliance with agency’s privacy requirements and various privacy regulations, including managing risk in various areas (operational, security, data privacy, business, etc.). It involves working closely with account team leadership, legal, and project management. The most typical project roles will consist of leading sub-tracks of work as part of a larger project and supporting senior GCRO leadership in the execution of day-to-day privacy and compliance related activities.
Responsibilities:
• Support implementing and managing the global data privacy program alongside the Global Data Privacy Program Lead
• Develop and implement strategies necessary for minimizing risk of non-compliance with privacy regulations
• Drive adherence to account team responsibilities through effective communication and project management
• Complete assigned tasks and responsibilities within designated timelines through effective use of internal status meetings and personal time management/prioritization skills
• Support any “ad hoc” business requests related to data privacy (RFP, Client inquiry, Client audit, etc.)
• Partner with the Global Data Privacy Office (GDPO) to identify, track, report, and mitigate data privacy risks at the local level
• Assist with GCRO’s approach to help automate and pro-actively manage privacy risks (as early as the RFP/MSA signing/Start work activities)
• Undertake reviews of our business processes to ensure best practice is followed around the handling and use of personal information
• Under the supervision of the Global Data Privacy Program Lead:
o Deploy and ensure the completion of record keeping obligations
o Compile status reports of data privacy deliverables forexecutive leadership
o Provide leadership and strategic guidance to product/system owners in the design and evaluation of privacy and data protection related tools and projects (e.g., privacy-by-design)
o Facilitate factual due diligence activities for data privacy impact assessments
• Support monitoring compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy laws, our data protection policies, awareness-raising, training, and audits
• Effectively communicate and provide status against project objectives and success criteria
• Develop relationships with appropriate client and internal stakeholders. Act as a day-to-day contact for track related communications
• Assist with special projects, as required
Qualifications
• 1-3 years of work experience in privacy, legal, compliance, risk management or audit
• Knowledge of security and data privacy compliance areas
• Ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, and run team meetings
• Ability to solve and troubleshoot problems with keen instincts and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiating, influencing, facilitation, organizational, prioritization, decision making, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with data privacy (risks and regulations)
Education: Bachelor's Degree required
Additional Information
An array of benefits are offered to Publicis Sapient employees. In addition to a leading compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave, life assurance, dental insurance, income protection, private healthcare for you AND your family (pre-existing conditions included), and a pension is the least we want to provide to you.
The learning opportunities here are endless plus of course the opportunity to be part of a game-changing organisation that encourages outside-the-box thinking and empowerment to know that the world is your oyster when it comes to your career! With free soya lattes and gym fee reimbursement being thrown in, you’ll get to taste the best coffee in town (in our opinion).
As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com.