Senior Vice President - Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Privacy & Business Continuity

Strategic leader responsible for developing implementing and overseeing enterprise-wide programs that safeguard the organization’s operations reputation and regulatory compliance. Provides vision and leadership for risk management regulatory compliance privacy and business continuity initiatives across global operations. Ensures adherence with applicable laws regulations industry standards and company policies while fostering a culture of accountability resilience and ethical business practices.

Build and lead high-performing teams across risk compliance privacy and continuity functions

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership providing strategic guidance on risk compliance and resilience matters

Direct the global operational Risk Management function including disaster planning environmental and operational risk

Develop and execute enterprise risk assessment routines and mitigation strategies

Establish governance structures and ensure risk-related policies and procedures are updated and consistently implemented across all lines of business

Build awareness and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive risk management initiatives

Serve as the enterprise Chief Compliance Officer overseeing the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance strategy

Ensure adherence to all applicable federal state and international regulations

Monitor compliance performance report to executive leadership and the board and oversee audits investigations and corrective actions

Develop and maintain compliance policies procedures and training programs

Lead the global Privacy Program; define and execute the vision and strategy for program maturation ensuring compliance with domestic and international privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA CCPA GDPR)

Oversee privacy risk assessments incident response and implementation of privacy-by-design practices

Collaborate with technology and business leaders on emerging risks related to AI adtech and data governance

Lead the enterprise Business Continuity Program including framework design business impact analyses recovery strategies and crisis management

Oversee disaster recovery planning in partnership with technology teams

Ensure continuity plans are tested maintained and aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Provide executive oversight for incident response efforts ensuring coordinated and effective management of disruptive events

Develop and manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation

Promote a culture of collaboration transparency and continuous improvement across the enterprise in collaboration with other risk-focused business areas such as Cyber Security Internal Audit and Global Security

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Law Risk Management or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management compliance privacy and/or business continuity within complex global organizations

10+ years’ experience with clear progression to senior leadership/management roles leading and motivating cross-functional interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals

Proven success in developing and executing enterprise-wide strategies and leading cross-functional teams

Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance privacy laws risk management frameworks and business continuity standards

Strong strategic planning analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all organizational levels

Demonstrated ability to manage crises drive change and inspire confidence

Certifications such as CHC CIPP CBCP or similar are highly desirable

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