Privacy Lead, Advisory Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
- Health & wellbeing resources and programs
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to community causes
- Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
We’re looking for our next Privacy Lead, Advisory Services. Could It Be You?
The Privacy Lead, Advisory Services will assist Questrade Financial Group Inc. with embedding privacy into its products and services, using a privacy-by-design and enablement-first approach, and overall management of the privacy program.
The Privacy Lead, Advisory Services leads the provision of privacy advisory services to Questrade Financial Group companies and supports the day-to-day operation of the Privacy Office.
Need more details? Keep reading…
As a member of our talented and high-performing Privacy team, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the provision of advisory services and manage the organization’s operational privacy risks by conducting privacy impact assessments and delivering ad hoc strategic advice to business stakeholders;
- Provide advice, guidance and support on strategic initiatives, IT, data governance, data quality management, AI and other technology matters;
- Support the management of the day-to-day operations and develop and implement net new projects to mature Questrade’s Privacy Program, using AI and other technology tools to streamline efficiency;
- Support the review of existing policies, standards, and procedures to ensure continued compliance with privacy requirements;
- Support responses to incident management and regulatory requests;
- Support privacy training, communication, and awareness programs to promote a culture of privacy throughout the organization;
- Support privacy reporting to various stakeholders and leadership;
- Draft, review and negotiate privacy and data protection terms in a broad range of commercial agreements; and
- Remain up to date with applicable privacy and data security laws, regulations and trends.
The Privacy Lead, Advisory Services is expected to:
- Be well-versed in Canadian privacy laws and regulatory guidance;
- Be familiar with corporate/commercial law;
- Be familiar with cybersecurity principles/best practices;
- Have the ability to grasp complex and ambiguous problems and distill them into clear, understandable terms and requirements;
- Exercise sound judgement to independently manage challenges and know when to escalate issues for support and resolution;
- Be committed to finding and implementing efficiencies using AI and other technology;
- Establish positive relationships with internal clients in other business units;
- Work cooperatively with multiple departments;
- Own and complete of all tasks as assigned;
- Provide training and supervision to new staff and/or co-op students assigned to the Privacy team; and
- Exhibit the highest level of ethics, accountability and professionalism in all aspects of the job.
So are YOU our next Privacy Lead, Advisory Services? You are if you…
- Have 3+ years of relevant privacy experience (experience in the financial/fintech sectors considered an asset);
- Have a University degree in Law (JD considered an asset), Business, Risk Management, or a related field;
- Have the CIPP/C, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certification is strongly preferred;
- Have excellent communication and drafting skills;
- Have a deep understanding of Canadian private sector privacy laws (PIPEDA, Law 25, BC & AB PIPA)
- Have the ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;
- Have sound legal and business judgment to provide practical solutions to complex privacy and data access issues;
- Have highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to quickly get to the key issues and present persuasive positions;
- Have proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders; and
- Have a demonstrated leadership style and work behaviors that align with our core cultural values.
Additional Information…
- Please note: This role will be required to be in office 3 days a week
Sounds like you? Click below to apply!
#LI-LB1
#LI-Hybrid
At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
About Questrade Financial Group
Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.
At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.
Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.
Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
Come shape your future at Questrade.
Privacy Lead, Advisory Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
- Health & wellbeing resources and programs
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to community causes
- Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
We’re looking for our next Privacy Lead, Advisory Services. Could It Be You?
The Privacy Lead, Advisory Services will assist Questrade Financial Group Inc. with embedding privacy into its products and services, using a privacy-by-design and enablement-first approach, and overall management of the privacy program.
The Privacy Lead, Advisory Services leads the provision of privacy advisory services to Questrade Financial Group companies and supports the day-to-day operation of the Privacy Office.
Need more details? Keep reading…
As a member of our talented and high-performing Privacy team, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the provision of advisory services and manage the organization’s operational privacy risks by conducting privacy impact assessments and delivering ad hoc strategic advice to business stakeholders;
- Provide advice, guidance and support on strategic initiatives, IT, data governance, data quality management, AI and other technology matters;
- Support the management of the day-to-day operations and develop and implement net new projects to mature Questrade’s Privacy Program, using AI and other technology tools to streamline efficiency;
- Support the review of existing policies, standards, and procedures to ensure continued compliance with privacy requirements;
- Support responses to incident management and regulatory requests;
- Support privacy training, communication, and awareness programs to promote a culture of privacy throughout the organization;
- Support privacy reporting to various stakeholders and leadership;
- Draft, review and negotiate privacy and data protection terms in a broad range of commercial agreements; and
- Remain up to date with applicable privacy and data security laws, regulations and trends.
The Privacy Lead, Advisory Services is expected to:
- Be well-versed in Canadian privacy laws and regulatory guidance;
- Be familiar with corporate/commercial law;
- Be familiar with cybersecurity principles/best practices;
- Have the ability to grasp complex and ambiguous problems and distill them into clear, understandable terms and requirements;
- Exercise sound judgement to independently manage challenges and know when to escalate issues for support and resolution;
- Be committed to finding and implementing efficiencies using AI and other technology;
- Establish positive relationships with internal clients in other business units;
- Work cooperatively with multiple departments;
- Own and complete of all tasks as assigned;
- Provide training and supervision to new staff and/or co-op students assigned to the Privacy team; and
- Exhibit the highest level of ethics, accountability and professionalism in all aspects of the job.
So are YOU our next Privacy Lead, Advisory Services? You are if you…
- Have 3+ years of relevant privacy experience (experience in the financial/fintech sectors considered an asset);
- Have a University degree in Law (JD considered an asset), Business, Risk Management, or a related field;
- Have the CIPP/C, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certification is strongly preferred;
- Have excellent communication and drafting skills;
- Have a deep understanding of Canadian private sector privacy laws (PIPEDA, Law 25, BC & AB PIPA)
- Have the ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;
- Have sound legal and business judgment to provide practical solutions to complex privacy and data access issues;
- Have highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to quickly get to the key issues and present persuasive positions;
- Have proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders; and
- Have a demonstrated leadership style and work behaviors that align with our core cultural values.
Additional Information…
- Please note: This role will be required to be in office 3 days a week
Sounds like you? Click below to apply!
#LI-LB1
#LI-Hybrid
At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
About Questrade Financial Group
Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.
At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.
Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.
Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
Come shape your future at Questrade.