Associate Counsel, Privacy - Toronto, Canada - Questrade Financial Group

Questrade Financial Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

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, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits.

If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What's in it for you as an employee of QFG?

Health & wellbeing resources and programs
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for worklife balance
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
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 Associate Counsel, Privacy. Could It Be You?
The purpose of the Manager, Privacy is to assist Questrade Financial Inc. with the management of privacy risks in the organization. This includes building policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable privacy legislation. This is achieved through the day-to-day activities performed under the supervision of the Chief Privacy Officer.

What's it like working as an Associate Counsel, Privacy at Questrade?
The Manger, Privacy is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Privacy Office.

This not only includes responsibility for adhering to all applicable internal documents (privacy policies, procedures etc.) but also supporting the build out of the privacy framework (supporting corporate and tech strategy).

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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting the Questrade Financial Group Enterprise Privacy Program;
Managing the organization's privacy risks;
Supporting the legal team with VMO, contract review, marketing review, M&A, and other transactional work
Performing oversight of employees who conduct privacy case reviews (privacy incident investigations);
Active participation in and taking minutes during monthly meetings of the Privacy & Security Committee, with mínimal revision by the Privacy Officer;
Developing and building the privacy framework and roadmap;
Advising business lines of privacy risks for new/changing initiatives and developing strategies with the business lines to manage those risks;
Leading and supporting privacy projects, including review of existing programs, policies and standards, and risk mitigation strategies, as well as developing and implementing net new projects, as required;
Leading and supporting privacy training, communication, and awareness programs;
Leading and supporting privacy reporting to various stakeholders and leadership levels; and
Remaining up to date with applicable privacy and data security trends and laws.

The Associate Counsel, Privacy is expected to:

Be proficient with the use of Excel and SQL (or similar)
Be familiar with cannabis related legislation and cryptocurrency
Be familiar with cybersecurity principles/best practises
Be familiar with mortgage and/or bank legislation
Be proficient in PIPEDA (and all applicable privacy legislation)
Be proficient in QFG's data management systems, including QOffice, BPS and FXL and/or other related systems of our various products, i.e. Laserfiche, LMS, Portfolio Plus, Worldcheck
Establish positive relationships with internal clients in other business units
Work cooperatively with multiple departments during investigations
Take ownership of processing and completing of all tasks as assigned
Provide training and supervision to new staff and/or coop students assigned to the privacy team
Exhibit the highest level of ethics, accountability and professionalism in all aspects of the job

So are YOU our next Associate Counsel, Privacy? You are if you

CIPP/C, CIPP/M, or CIPP/T certification by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL or similar skills
Including but not limited to:
Knowledge of applicable privacy legislation (including PIPEDA)
Knowledge of cannabisrelated legislation
Knowledge of cryptocurrencies and related legislation (or proposed legislation)
Knowledge of mortgagerelated legislation
Knowledge of Bank Act and related legislation
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Post secondary degree/diploma in related field
3 + years experience in privacy (with a focus on financial institutions)

Additional kudos if you