JOB SUMMARYDo you ever find yourself wondering where your data goes when you provide it for a transaction or sign up for services online? Ever wonder if you can trust those organizations to safeguard your personal information to prevent identity theft and fraud? If you are looking to build your career in privacy, protect consumer personal information in e-commerce, and are interested in breaking down complex requirements to aid companies and individuals in understanding their rights and obligations, then you're exactly who Schellman is looking for to join our team.
The privacy industry has experienced exponential change and growth over the past decade and only continues to evolve with advancing technologies. Our clients rely on us to help them navigate the patchwork of privacy compliance, with new legislation developing across the globe on at least a monthly basis. As that legislation commonly crosses over multiple industries and jurisdictions, we can perform privacy services for any organization looking to improve their privacy program, whether internal or external. The benefit of being exposed to so many different organizations is that you are constantly building your knowledge base and skill set while keeping up with the latest requirements and industry best practices. Our team is remote, yet extremely collaborative, and works together to utilize their different backgrounds and experience to aid clients in understanding emerging legislation and navigating privacy compliance.
In addition to the hands-on training, Schellman also promotes a continuous learning environment. Team members are encouraged to engage in speaking opportunities, attend privacy webinars and trainings, and accrue privacy certifications to stay updated on data protection requirements, trends, and advance their professional development.
Essential Functions: - Complying with Schellman's code of ethics and professional conduct, methodologies, policies, and procedures
- Adhering to the professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
- Promoting Schellman's company culture and exemplifying Schellman's values
- Establishing high-quality relationships and rapport with client personnel
- Managing client expectations to ensure expectations are exceeded
- Completing assigned duties in a timely manner and with a high attention to detail
- Collaborating with fellow project team members in a productive and timely manner throughout the life cycle of each project
- Adhering to project schedules and keeping fellow project team members apprised of the progress of assigned tasks
- Escalating issues internally in a proper and timely manner
- Using discretion and decorum in the timing, form, and content of all client communications
- Booking travel reservations in a timely manner and in accordance with Schellman's travel and expense policies and procedures
- Performing the essential functions of other service delivery positions when qualified and called upon to do so
- Attending project kick-off and closing meetings
- Executing assigned testing procedures, performing detailed analysis, reaching conclusions, documenting results in accordance with company standards, and suggesting ideas for improvements, where applicable
- Serving as a contact for clients' basic questions regarding an engagement
- Contributing to Schellman's practice development efforts
- Developing an expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Familiarity with Schellman's services, methodology, and relevant professional standards
- Requisite knowledge of applicable technology, privacy, and security domains
- High level of attention to detail and quality of work product
- Client service oriented
- Excellent time management, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on-site or remotely as a valuable contributor to a collaborative team
- Capable of simultaneously managing assigned tasks for multiple projects
- Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Full understanding and application of ethics, independence and Schellman's values
Education, Work Experience and Certifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, law, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (Required)
- Concentration or focus in data privacy, cybersecurity, or AI governance (Preferred)4+ years of related professional services or large corporate experience in information security auditing, assessment, consulting, compliance, or privacy operations. Preferred: Focus on privacy regulation (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
- Professional membership in one (Preferred): IAPP, ISACA, ISC2, AICPA
- Maintains CIPP or CIPM Certification (Required); CIPT, AIGP, PLS Certification (Preferred)
- Juris Doctor (JD) (Preferred)
- Familiarity with privacy compliance software such as OneTrust, DataGrail, and Securiti, among others (Preferred)
At Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements. Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are also highly valued and therefore we require some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings. Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs.
