Job description
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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Data Privacy AnalystPRIMARY PURPOSE: Ensures compliance with privacy laws and regulations with internal stakeholders, manages the full life cycle of Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) requests, and responds to escalated privacy and breach incidents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Partners with Sedgwick business units to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Analyzes escalated suspected privacy incidents reported to the privacy team to ensure appropriate and prompt response.
Assists with escalated breach notification efforts including coordination with outside resources.
Manages database(s) of privacy incidents and reporting.
Keeps informed regarding pending privacy and industry laws, regulations, changes, trends, and best practices and assesses the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes and apprises Privacy team of relevant developments.
Completes the full life cycle of Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) requests.
Ensures all DSARs are completed within agreed timeframes.
Manages and maintains a DSAR log and produce reports and information summaries on DSARs.
Liaises with internal stakeholders in matters relating to data breaches (including preparedness, prevention, impact mitigation and integral management of breaches) and DSARs (including information verification and request fulfillment).
Completes other privacy-related tasks as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Possession of relevant qualifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), or equivalent required.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in privacy, compliance or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of OneTrust platform preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
Solid understanding of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other relevant laws and regulations
Experience in managing potential security incidents, including investigation and analysis
Experience in fulfilling DSAR requests
Ability to think strategically, assess risks and evaluate the potential consequences
Sufficient commercial awareness to understand, manage and navigate client expectations
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex privacy concepts and communicate effectively with different stakeholders
Strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and online research tools and databases
Experience in implementing privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.