Privacy Compliance Officer

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Join our team in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane as a Privacy Compliance Officer. You'll be reporting into the Head of Privacy and be part of a high-performing Risk and Compliance team working across Australia and New Zealand who are committed to fostering a best in class risk and compliance culture at Equifax. 

This is a great opportunity to join an amazing team and help fuel the growth of a leading and innovative data and analytics business. You will bring high energy, positivity, curiosity and an outcomes-mindset. You will work closely with Legal, Operations and various product teams across the Equifax product lines to provide timely, efficient, practical and high calibre compliance services to support the business achieve its strategic objectives.

This role will suit those that are happy to collaborate and focus on practical solutions while also maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Framework, Consumer Data Right (CDR) compliance activities and responsible use of AI at the enterprise and business unit levels. 

• Design, develop, implement and manage the Privacy Compliance Oversight Program, including risk assessments, monitoring activities, reporting and remediation plans to minimize potential compliance breaches

• Provide timely, efficient, practical and high caliber compliance services to Equifax’s businesses.

• Support the management and implementation of the Privacy Compliance Framework, CDR compliance activities and responsible use of AI at the enterprise and business unit level in consultation with the Head of Privacy and General Counsel, enabling stakeholders to ensure that applicable compliance requirements are being considered and implemented.

• Complete oversight activities such as risk assessments, monitoring activities (such as Credit Provide Audits), reporting, and remediation plans, designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and to minimize potential compliance breaches.

• Support the wider Risk and Compliance team with advice, oversight, risk and issues management as required.

• Lead the regulatory change for CDR, Privacy and use of AI, including conducting impact assessments, and working with the business to develop and/or amend internal controls.

• Monitor and stay abreast of changes in the law and industry developments relevant to areas of responsibility, and ensure the business is updated and informed, as appropriate.

• Develop, review, implement, and maintain the regulatory compliance policies and procedures.

What experience you need

• 4-7 years of experience as a compliance professional in an enterprise environment.

• Demonstrated proven track record dealing with privacy advice, issues management and oversight for financial services firms and/or multi-national organisations.

• Knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements in financial services. 

• Ability to understand regulations, assess the impact and develop practical operational guidance and support.

• Track record of interaction with, or supporting interaction with, regulators such as ACCC, OAIC and/ or ASIC.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities to juggle

• The ability to interpret legal and contractual requirements and provide timely solutions-based risk advice, according to the needs of the business.

What could set you apart

• Experience of executing regulatory compliance programs, including oversight, remediation and preparing periodic regulatory filings.

• Experience working with industry regulators (including the OAIC, ACCC and ASIC),and industry associations (including ARCA,), as well as consumer advocacy bodies.

• Knowledge of overseas jurisdictions such as GDPR and Privacy Laws of the United States.

What’s in it for you? 
 

At Equifax, we are on a mission to ensure that you have the support, resources and opportunities to Power Your Possible. Here are just a few ways we give back to our teams:

• Hybrid Work Model 

• Additional Leave Allocations + Public Holiday Swaps 

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Discounted Private Health Cover (and discounted Pet Insurance if you want it!) 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Career Development and Learning

• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and Environment 

• Wellbeing Resources

We believe that when we’re at our best, we can do our best. Equifax offers policies and programs that support our employees’ financial and personal wellbeing with additional leave days, hybrid working environment, employee assistance program and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Who is Equifax? 

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​ 

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. 

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.