Local Compliance and Data Protection Officer

Location:

Richmond Hill, ON, CA

Veridos provides secure and innovative identity solutions to governments worldwide. We help ensure every citizen has access to a trusted legal identity—enabling participation in society and access to essential services. From passports and  to mobile IDs and border control systems, we deliver end-to-end identity solutions tailored to national needs. Join our multicultural workforce to create innovative solutions that make a worldwide impact.

As a joint venture of Giesecke+Devrient, a global Security Tech company and Bundesdruckerei, the German state printing service, we are always looking for talented and motivated colleagues who share our vision and want to shape the future of identities with us.

We are seeking an experienced Local Compliance and Data Protection Officer to support and oversee Compliance, Data Protection, ESG, and Sustainability activities across our U.S. and Canadian operations. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, provincial, and industry specific regulations while maintaining strong internal governance and data privacy standards. The successful candidate will safeguard organizational integrity, support ethical business conduct, and lead sustainability efforts aligned with North American expectations and regulations.

Compliance

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls, compliance frameworks, and procedures aligned with U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX relevance, AML/ATF guidance, industry standards, federal/provincial/state laws).
• Prepare clear, accurate monthly compliance reports and risk updates for leadership.
• Develop and oversee effective compliance programs that identify, mitigate, and respond to regulatory and policy risks.
• Lead compliance training for managers and employees, fostering a culture of awareness around compliance, financial crime prevention, sanctions, and ethical business behavior.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Veridos Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for all compliance related matters across North America.

Data Protection

• Ensure alignment with data privacy requirements under both U.S. and Canadian law, including:
  • Canada: PIPEDA, provincial privacy acts (e.g., Quebec Law 25)
  • USA: evolving state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA), federal guidance, and industry best practices
• Oversee implementation of corporate data privacy standards, policies, and retention rules.
• Provide guidance to local leadership on privacy implications for bids, proposals, commercial activities, and operational processes.
• Investigate data incidents, breaches, or privacy concerns, ensuring proper reporting, documentation, and remediation actions.
• Act as the liaison with the Veridos Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) for all North American privacy matters.

ESG & Sustainability

• Support compliance with Veridos ESG guidelines and North American sustainability expectations, including non financial risk management, ethical sourcing, and community impact.
• Assess and report ESG performance across U.S. and Canadian operations, with a focus on environmental footprint, workplace policies, and governance practices.
• Track sustainability metrics and progress to support long term economic, social, and environmental objectives.
• Stay informed of evolving U.S. and Canadian ESG regulations and standards (e.g., SEC climate related reporting rules, CSA/OSFI guidance) and benchmark against industry peers.
• Recommend strategies, policies, and action plans that strengthen regional ESG performance.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in compliance, data protection, privacy, or regulatory affairs, ideally within a U.S. or Canadian regulatory environment.
• Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal); strong public speaking and interpersonal abilities.
• French fluency is a strong asset given Canadian bilingual environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Analytical,…