When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Director, Privacy will serve as the deputy to the Privacy Officer and will be responsible for overseeing and implementing effective privacy compliance risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards across our Education Services, Digital Marketing and Banking businesses.
 

What You'll Do

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the privacy compliance risk management program, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement, and recommending appropriate actions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that compliance risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively across all business units and operations.

Stay up-to-date with changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the organization's operations and proactively communicate these changes to the relevant stakeholders.

Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and identify potential gaps or areas of non-compliance.

Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees on compliance risk management principles, policies, and procedures.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and external stakeholders to stay informed about emerging compliance risks and best practices.

Prepare and present compliance risk reports to senior management and the Board of Directors, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and areas of concern.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.
 

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

7 years of industry experience in compliance risk management or a similar role, preferably in a regulated industry in Digital Marketing, Retail or Banking.

3+ years of Privacy experience, developing, managing and implementing processes to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state privacy regulations and guidelines.

Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including but not limited to GLBA, CCPA/CPRA and other various privacy state and federal regulations.

Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.

Excellent understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks effectively.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage a high-performing team.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

 

Feeling your best helps you do your best:Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

Competitive base salaries 

Bonus incentives 

Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance  

Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) 

Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

Career development and training opportunities

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