Chief Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel

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?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• 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 Chief Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel.
Could It Be You?

We are looking for an accomplished legal executive with extensive experience in privacy, data management, and a deep understanding of the financial service industry.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape our privacy strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and upholding our commitment to safeguarding customer data.

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 Chief Privacy Officer, 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 Chief Privacy Officer & Executive Counsel? You are if you…

• 10+ years of relevant post-call experience in privacy law, with a strong focus on financial services or a regulated industry;
• Proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive privacy programs in complex organizations
• 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;
• Highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to quickly get to the key issues and present persuasive legal positions;
• A demonstrated leadership style and work behaviours that align with our core cultural values;
• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify and address emerging risks.
  

Sounds like you? Click below to apply!

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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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