Full-Time
Head of Privacy
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Commission-free trading and investing app
Senior, Expert
Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role involving direct oversight of privacy and/or security engineering teams.
- Professional certifications such as CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, or similar.
- Familiar with global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), regulations, and frameworks.
- Strong technical acumen, with a solid understanding of technical privacy control implementation and practices.
- Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive compliance across diverse business units.
- Advanced degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience working as an appointed Data Protection Officer or in a similar role where GDPR compliance was a key responsibility.
- Certification as a Data Protection Officer by a recognized authority (e.g., CIPP/E, GDPR DPO Certification) is highly desirable
- Strategically develop, enforce, and lead a global privacy program, collaborating with product, engineering, legal, and compliance teams to ensure robust privacy practices.
- Spearhead the integration of privacy by design principles in product development, working hand-in-hand with engineering to implement advanced privacy features and controls.
- Lead compliance efforts, interpreting complex privacy laws and regulations to develop policies that align with Robinhood's business practices, particularly focusing on CCPA, GDPR, and other global privacy mandates.
- Lead the team in conducting privacy impact assessments in collaboration with product and engineering teams for new and existing services, identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring privacy compliance.
- Champion privacy awareness across the organization, initiating training and education programs to embed privacy considerations in all business processes.
- Direct incident response for privacy breaches in coordination with security, legal, and compliance teams, overseeing mitigation strategies and regulatory communications.
- Keep abreast of technological advancements and regulatory changes, advising senior management on privacy trends and compliance strategies.
- Promote a culture of privacy and data protection within Robinhood, ensuring privacy considerations are a core aspect of organizational decision-making and product innovation.
- Escalate and provide visibility to urgent or emerging Privacy concerns to Business General Managers (GMs) and executive management.
- Act as the point of contact for the supervisory authorities for all data protection issues, including breach reporting and coordination during investigations.
Robinhood offers a commission-free stock trading and investing app, allowing users to trade stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies without paying commissions. The app also includes a cash management program, retirement accounts with a 1% match, and a self-custody wallet for crypto, NFTs, web3, and dapps.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$7.4B
Headquarters
West Menlo Park, California
Founded
2013
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↓ -22%Benefits
Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
Comfort & care - Flexible work from home / office balance, health & wellness stipend
Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships