Western Alliance Bancorporation

Privacy Engineer

Western Alliance Bancorporation$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of privacy or data protection experience or a graduate degree in privacy engineering.
  • BS or MS in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • Strong data literacy skills for data management and analysis.
  • Working knowledge of software engineering and cybersecurity fundamentals.
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of banking operations and compliance obligations.
  • CIPT certification preferred; other IAPP certifications are a plus.
  • Demonstrated project management exposure and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and administration of the Enterprise Data Privacy Program.
  • Align technologies with Privacy by Design principles from development stages.
  • Conduct privacy assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Interface with data science, analytics, and IT stakeholders.
  • Develop PowerBI reports for Privacy-related metrics visibility.
  • Oversee responsible use of AI for automating privacy tasks.
  • Assist in maintaining data inventory, data maps, and associated documentation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with an ownership stake in the company.
  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous time off and a strong 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance and a volunteer program.
  • Access to a wellness program and support for career growth through hands-on experience.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Privacy Engineer

Location:

Block 23

What you'll do:

Privacy Engineer will report to the Associate Director - Privacy, assisting in and supporting the development and administration of an Enterprise Data Privacy Program. The primary responsibilities for this position relate to Privacy by Design and Data Protection areas of the Bank’s Enterprise Data Privacy program. This position collaborates with the first and second line of defense departments to support adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Work to align advanced technologies and Privacy by Design principles from the first stages of development and ensure that the data use meets established regulatory compliance needs.
  • Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications to new or existing software.
  • Performs regular privacy assessments of operational processes, identifying, and mitigating risks across the company through effective tools, training and guidance.
  • Acts as key interface to data science and analytics, data governance, IT, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) related stakeholders.
  • Develop reports in PowerBI and other reporting tools to enable visibility of Privacy-related metrics.
  • Manages responsible use of AI to automate Privacy-related tasks and reports.
  • Assists with the development and maintenance of data inventory, data maps, and ROPAs.
  • Manage projects related to Privacy as needed.

What you'll need:

  • 5+ years of privacy or data protection experience OR a graduate degree or concentration in privacy engineering.
  • BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, privacy engineering, or related field.
  • Robust data literacy skills (e.g. finding and managing data, cleansing data, manipulating data).
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of software engineering and/or cybersecurity fundamentals.
  • Strong curiosity and the ability to solve problems creatively.
  • High ethical standards, strong critical thinking, detective, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of MS Office.
  • Intermediate to advanced ability to foster and build relationships to achieve a common goal.
  • Intermediate to advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
  • CIPT certification is highly preferred; other IAPP certification a plus.
  • Project management exposure and ability to effectively manage various deadlines and moving pieces, while communicating these effectively to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated skill in effectively communicating with all levels of management with a focus on collaboration and relationship management.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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