VP, Chief Privacy Officer

Company Description

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

Job Description

The VP, Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for developing and implementing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, providing employee training on privacy matters, and collaborating with legal and IT teams to safeguard confidential information. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. 

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The VP, Chief Privacy Officer role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

Lead Fannie Mae’s Privacy Office designed to identify, measure, mitigate and manage the risks associated with collection, use, sharing, transmission, retention, and disposal of personally identifiable and confidential information.

• Provide subject matter expertise with respect to privacy law compliance to the Board of Directors, senior management, employees; advise senior management and the Board. 
• Lead Fannie Mae’s response to consumer Personal Information Request inquiries.
• Lead privacy event triage and response.

Lead and design strategies and processes to address privacy compliance concerns within evolving technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI)).

Provide effective challenge to business unit management regarding privacy and confidential information risks and controls. 

• Oversee the Privacy Office’s assessment, monitoring, testing and enterprise training and awareness using a risk-based approach.​
• Manage employees responsible for performing privacy oversight assessments, tests and risk and performance monitoring activities.

Develop and update privacy policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

• Ensure polices align with industry best practices and evolving privacy laws.
• Communicate policy requirements to employee population.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Ideally 7+ years of experience in areas of privacy and data protection laws and practices, with an in-depth understanding of US Federal and state-level privacy laws.  
• 6+ years of experience in a leadership/management capacity, ideally serving in a risk or compliance function.  
• Preferred experience managing or advising privacy compliance program at a large, highly regulated financial institution.  
• Strong and effective leadership, strategic, and organizational skills.   
• Proven ability to influence effectively with all levels of management, building effective work relationships both internally and externally.    
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required. Postgraduate degree in Law or relevant field (information security, privacy, compliance) is highly desired.  
• Required certification in privacy (CIPP and/or CIPM).  

Additional Information

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Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.
 

The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.