Data Privacy Specialist

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Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.

What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you! 

Who We Are: 

Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in education, using modern technology.

Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 3,300+ global clients across education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and territories and supporting over 140 currencies. And, we’re just getting started!

With over 1,000+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 14 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

Flywire is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our Risk & Security team to contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive privacy program to mitigate privacy risks across the organization. 

It is typical for Flywire to process Personal Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of individuals around the world.  This would include financial information, medical records, national ID’s, birthdates and contact information.

Key responsibilities of this position include privacy operations support, privacy compliance activities, evaluating and recommending process improvements and technology solutions, documentation of critical actions, privacy consultations, and resolving data subject access requests.

The role requires an understanding of current global privacy regulations and methodologies. As well as overlaying regulatory knowledge with that understanding to implement operational requirements in a fast-paced environment. The privacy specialist will interact with business stakeholders to assess and advise on how data privacy is accounted for in our day today business operations and to influence stakeholders to understand the importance of privacy.  The privacy specialist will need to work closely with IT, security, analytics, legal and compliance teams, the privacy specialist will need to solve complex privacy problems to reduce risk to privacy-related requirements.

Responsibilities:

• This role will support and help implement operational processes for the various business units in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
• Maintaining records of all data processing activities conducted by the company, including all processing activities. Interfacing with data subjects to inform them on their rights, how their data is being used, and what processes the company has put in place to protect their data.
• Assist in documenting requirements for the development and/or enhancement of privacy program technology solutions and provide training related to the program
• Assist with projects/strategies to enhance privacy and confidentiality preparedness based on emerging trends and risks
• Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of technology solutions to enhance confidentiality and privacy processes.
• Monitor and ensure appropriate handling of incoming privacy requests and complaints from data subjects
• Stay informed of current privacy threats, trends, pending industry changes, and new privacy regulations.
• Monitor compliance with various privacy laws and regulations.
• Manage and maintain Data protection agreements, Privacy impact assessments, and Sub-processors to help ensure compliance. 
• Assist in the development of best practices to assess the potential impact on organization processes, policies, or procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, privacy or compliance related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience required.
• An understanding of basic data privacy concepts and applicable regulations is minimally required
• One or more of the following professional certifications preferred: CIPP, CIPT, CIPM CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or sufficient demonstrated experience and/or formal education in Privacy and Compliance

Required Professional and Technical Skills:

• Excellent communications (oral and written), problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Strong client service orientation and confidence in communicating with external third parties
• Confidence in working across teams and facilitating complicated discussions with many participants

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates 
• Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 14 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.