Overview
Privacy Compliance Manager - Client Services
You will be part of McKinsey’s Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and based in one of our core hubs in Europe. The E&C function’s mission is to manage risks to our firm, our clients, and our people, while enabling client impact and innovation. The E&C program is structured to ensure misconduct is not tolerated and to integrate policies, procedures, training, monitoring, and consequence management into the firm’s operations and workforce. You will work in the Privacy Compliance team, responsible for maintaining and managing McKinsey’s Data Privacy Management Program together with the Privacy Legal team.
As a member of the Regulatory Compliance team and E&C, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to sustain and evolve our program while upholding integrity and lawful practices.
Responsibilities
- Handle client services requests for privacy risk assessments, providing review and guidance to identify potential privacy risks and develop mitigation strategies tailored to client engagements or sector-specific requirements.
- Manage and monitor contractual requirements in collaboration with Legal colleagues; maintain privacy compliance documentation in line with regulatory expectations; implement privacy-by-design controls to integrate compliance from project inception.
- Lead large-scale global projects; contribute to the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of the Privacy Compliance framework.
- Focus on risk and control management, governance, awareness and education, and monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Keep firm tools and processes up to date with regulatory expectations; execute periodic privacy risk assessments; drive continuous improvements in policies, procedures, and practices.
- Escalate matters in a timely manner and involve stakeholders early to ensure transparency and collaborative decision-making.
- Prepare and deliver key reports on privacy matters, risks, and remediation plans for the firm’s leadership; engage stakeholders across the firm to raise awareness of privacy trends and program initiatives.
- Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams and participate in regionally focused E&C initiatives to advance integrity and the firm’s E&C program.
Qualifications and Skills
7+ years of professional experience in ethics, compliance, risk, legal, and / or governance in a large, multinational organization, preferably in a technical environment5+ years of experience designing, building, and leading a global privacy compliance program and team, with a strong focus on privacy by designRelevant privacy certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or CIPTExpertise in privacy and data-protection regimes across jurisdictions (e.g., GDPR, CCPA / CPRA, PIPL, and others)Experience with compliance tools such as OneTrust or AuditBoardStrong organizational, project, and program management skills; ability to drive outcomes on cross-functional topics with speed, accuracy, and thoroughnessProven ability to influence and engage with diverse audiences; foster trust-based relationshipsAbility to build trusting relationships with leaders inside and outside the team; collaborative and sought-after as a thought partnerHighest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materialsFosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues#J-18808-Ljbffr