Data Protection Officer (PII Compliance)
About the Role
A high-impact data governance initiative is seeking professionals with expertise in privacy compliance and personal data protection. This opportunity focuses on supporting the development of advanced technology systems by ensuring that data handling practices align with regulatory and organizational privacy standards.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong experience in GDPR compliance, data governance, and risk assessment who can confidently evaluate complex privacy scenarios. Candidates should be comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and translating regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance.
The work involves assessing data flows, managing compliance documentation, identifying privacy risks, and supporting incident response activities where accuracy, regulatory awareness, and attention to detail are critical to success.
What You'll Do
- Oversee implementation and maintenance of PII compliance controls and data protection practices
- Evaluate data flows, records, and documentation to identify privacy risks and structural identifiability concerns
- Classify and assess personal data processing activities for regulatory compliance
- Develop, review, and update data privacy, governance, and compliance policies
- Collaborate with legal, operational, and technical teams to strengthen privacy controls
- Deliver guidance and training on sensitive data handling and privacy best practices
- Support investigation, documentation, and remediation efforts during privacy-related incidents
- Maintain records of processing activities and compliance documentation
- Monitor adherence to applicable privacy regulations and internal standards
- Recommend risk mitigation measures while preserving data usability and business requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in PII compliance, data privacy, or related governance functions
- Strong understanding of GDPR and personal data protection principles
- Experience managing complex or non-obvious PII scenarios and privacy risk assessments
- Knowledge of data management practices, including data minimization, anonymization, or generalization techniques
- Ability to identify and evaluate re-identification risks within datasets and workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience handling sensitive or confidential documents
- High attention to detail and commitment to compliance standards
- Ability to work independently within a remote and structured project environment
- Familiarity with privacy incident response and remediation processes
- Experience balancing regulatory requirements with operational needs
- Preferred: Background in finance, healthcare, corporate governance, or other regulated industries
- Preferred: Knowledge of international privacy regulations beyond GDPR
- Preferred: Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent privacy credentials
- Preferred: Experience using modern productivity and AI-assisted tools in compliance or documentation workflows