Privacy Senior Associate

The Privacy Senior Associate supports Crowe’s global privacy program by providing independent research, analysis, and privacy‑by‑design expertise. This individual will work closely with the Privacy Lead to operationalize privacy requirements, conduct internal monitoring, evaluate third‑party solutions, support data protection risk assessments, maintain data maps, and help business teams embed responsible data practices throughout the product and software lifecycle.

• Respond to internal inquiries submitted to the privacy inbox, providing foundational assessments and escalating to senior SMEs where needed.
• Develop firm‑wide training and support related training activities.
• Support internal privacy awareness initiatives, including training materials, intranet updates, and knowledge articles.
• Create and maintain documentation, including policies, standards, and risk mitigation plans.
• Prepare metrics, dashboards, and reports for privacy program operations and leadership updates.
• Track and assess evolving global privacy regulations and guidance, translating developments into actionable compliance recommendations.
• Maintain and update privacy notices and consent mechanisms.
• Operate with the independent judgment expected at the Senior Associate level.

• Create, maintain, and enhance data flow diagrams and data inventories for various business processes.
• Conduct and document Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), AI Risk Assessments, and transfer impact analyses (TIAs).
• Analyze data lifecycle processes to identify gaps, privacy risks, and areas requiring remediation.
• Monitor compliance with global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, …).
• Demonstrate familiarity with GRC software (preferably Service Now GRC) to support workflow management and risk tracking.
• Work autonomously to deliver assessments and provide recommendations.

• Collaborate with Legal, Info Sec, Firm IT, Data Governance, and other enabling functions.
• Participate in meetings with business unit leaders as needed.
• Support enterprise‑level privacy initiatives and cross‑BU project coordination.
• Collaborate with Marketing on privacy requirements for email campaigns, consent management, cookie compliance, ad targeting, and other marketing activities involving personal data.
• Act as a trusted subject‑matter contributor.

• Advise product, engineering, and business teams on privacy‑by‑design practices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform privacy reviews of new software, systems, and tools, especially those involving personal or sensitive data and/or AI capabilities.
• Document risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Assist in evaluating privacy/security terms in vendor contracts and Data Protection Agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Info Sec, IT, and Crowe Studio to ensure alignment with policies and standards.
• Perform assessments independently with limited oversight.

• Maintain regulatory watchlists and contribute to policy updates.
• Provide support for audits and evidence collection for compliance reviews.
• Act proactively as expected of a Senior Associate.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s or JD) a plus.
• 2–3 years of experience in global privacy, data protection, or risk/governance roles.
• Certification preferred: AIGP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPP/AI, CIPM, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, etc.).
• Strong analytical, research, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight, prioritize tasks, and manage ambiguity.

• Experience with privacy tools (One Trust, Trust Arc, Collibra, Data Grail, etc.).
• Experience collaborating with Marketing teams.
• Experience reviewing contracts, DPAs, and technical documentation.

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