Director, Privacy Officer

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Questrade Financial Group Full time

Director, Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel

5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 4K2, Canada Req #2595 Friday, May 31, 2024 Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure. We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of. This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

Competitive compensation and benefits packages Hybrid and flexible work arrangements Career growth and development opportunities Opportunities to contribute to community causes Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Director, Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel. Could It Be You?

We are looking for a senior lawyer with experience in privacy, data management, and ideally with a background in financial services. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a customer focused company and expand your skills in our exciting, fast-paced, evolving environment.

Need more details? Keep reading…

In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

As a member of our talented and high performing legal team, your responsibilities will include:

Providing legal advice, guidance and support on IT and strategic initiatives, data governance, data quality management and other legal matters; Drafting, review and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), software licensing, content licensing, marketing, sponsorship, confidentiality, professional services, and other agreements as required; Assessing and making recommendations for improving privacy practices and implementing new technology and resources for greater efficiency; Collaboration with data science, IT, compliance and strategic business units; Review Privacy Impact Assessments for major initiatives and organizational changes

As the Director, Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel you will:

Establish and implement the privacy policy, and program controls across the enterprise and guide business units within each of the subsidiaries in respect of their privacy obligations; Interpret privacy laws and regulations, formulate corporate positioning and incorporate these into the privacy policies and disclosures across the enterprise; Coordinate with other appropriate persons responsible for related disciplines and functions within the organization; Be responsible for the privacy consent process, ensuring all consent and related disclosures are operating and archived appropriately; Provide advice to the business units in respect of data classification (PII), data retention and data destruction; Be responsible for the ongoing assessment and revision of program controls; Lead/ manage internal and external privacy audits and implement audit recommendations; Lead and administer the Privacy Committee and provide reports as necessary to the Compliance Committee and/or the Board of Directors; Manage all privacy incidents and provide reports to the appropriate Privacy Commissioner(s); Work closely with the Compliance Team to ensure that privacy incidents are reported to financial services regulatory bodies; Keep ahead of upcoming changes is privacy legislation in all jurisdictions where the Company operates and update key business divisions on new regulation; Advocate Privacy by Design principle implementation across technical and not technical operations; Assists with the development of Privacy Awareness and Training; Provide input, guidance and leadership, on open banking, Bill C-11, Bill c-27, Law 25, data portability and other relevant regulation outside of Canada

So are YOU our next Director, Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel? You are if you…

Licensed to practice in Canada  5-10 years of relevant post-call experience (in Canada); Excellent communication and drafting skills; Ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a high-pressure environment; Sound legal and business judgment to provide practical solutions to complex privacy and data access issues (in Canada); Highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to quickly get to the key issues and present persuasive legal positions; Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders; A demonstrated leadership style and work behaviours that align with our core cultural values;

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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