Argo Group · 23 hours ago
Data Protection & Privacy Engineer
Argo Group is a leading wealth solutions provider focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions. The Data Protection & Privacy Engineer will develop and implement data governance and privacy programs, ensuring compliance with global regulations and protecting data throughout its lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Build and document the operational landscape including implementation and monitoring of technical controls to address identified risks
Establish plans to protect data and information systems
Develop standards for secure and compliant data classification and handling
Coordinate technical capabilities to ensure smooth operation of data protection and privacy programs
Liaise with business and technology stakeholders on data protection matters
Influence positive data protection and privacy outcomes during times of change and transition
Further implement and maintain the data protection toolset including data loss prevention and database activity monitoring
Maintain inventory of relevant corporate data assets and personal data elements
Support critical data protection processes such as subject access requests, data mapping, and cookie compliance
Contribute to incident response planning and fulfill breach investigation and response aspects of the plan
Fulfill relevant data protection and privacy audit requests
Govern relevant processes operated by our service providers and outsourcers
Develop and operate reporting capabilities relevant to privacy and data protection
Maintain regular on-site presence to support effective collaboration, communication, confidentiality, and timely business operations through active participate in in-person meetings, team activities, and organizational initiatives
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience working with sensitive and confidential information and projects ideally in a global role
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP) and database activity monitoring
Must be able to articulate a generic set of risks and issues introduced by global privacy and data protection regulations
Strong knowledge of data protection technologies such as data loss prevention and database activity monitoring
Ability to develop technical capabilities to protect data processed across a wide range of application and infrastructure types
Experience using technology to enable compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations
Adoption and development of privacy by design principles
Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate and communicate effectively while meeting multiple deadlines and completing projects simultaneously
Ability to analyze information and construct an action plan tailored to resolve issues effectively and cooperatively
Ability to articulate problems in terms of risk and present them to a range of audiences – technical, non-technical, and executives
Preferred
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or other certifications, such as CIPP/E CIPP/US
Experience and/or technical certifications for relevant technologies are preferred – e.g Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Hands-on experience with privacy and data protection technologies is preferred
Experience with data flow mapping in complex environments is preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
Argo Group
Argo Group is a U.S.-focused underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.87MKey Investors
Apax Partners
1999-12-07Series Unknown· $17.87M
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