Director, Data Privacy

Description

The application window will close November 01, 2026 

Job Location   

The primary work location for this role is Remote

About Envestnet  

Envestnet is an adaptive WealthTech company that is redefining the future of wealth management by helping advisors meet the moment with its comprehensive technology, actionable insights, and industry leading support. Backed by over 25 years of experience and approximately $7.0 trillion in platform assets, Envestnet is trusted by over one third of financial advisors across leading banks, wealth managers, brokerages, and RIAs.   

For a deeper look at how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com.   

The Team You’ll Join  

The Data Privacy team at Envestnet helps safeguard one of the company’s most important assets—data. Working closely with Legal, Security, Product, and Engineering teams, they embed privacy-by-design principles into business processes, technology solutions, and client experiences while ensuring compliance with evolving privacy regulations. Through privacy impact assessments, risk management, policy development, and incident response support, the team plays a critical role in protecting customer trust and strengthening the company’s security posture. It’s an exciting environment for professionals who are passionate about the intersection of technology, risk, compliance, and innovation in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape

How You’ll Contribute   

This role serves as the secondary US-based leader for Envestnet Enterprise's data privacy function, reporting into the CISO/CTO organization, and acts as a senior leader and eventually succession-ready backup to existing privacy leadership. Success is measured by the maturity and consistency of privacy program execution (assessments, policy, incident support), by measurable reduction in existing leader's time spent on day-to-day tactical privacy matters, and by effective people leadership of distributed team members (including India-based staff) with direct management responsibility for team development, performance, and career growth.

• Own and mature Envestnet's US-based data privacy program, ensuring alignment with CCPA California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) /CPRA, California Privacy Rights Act state privacy laws, and applicable global regulations.
• Serve as a senior leader and "right hand" to privacy/security leadership — providing coverage, continuity, and long-term succession potential for the privacy function.
• Directly manage and develop distributed privacy team members (including India-based teammates), including performance management, career development, and day-to-day leadership.
• Build and scale the privacy team through effective hiring, onboarding, and talent development to meet growing organizational needs.
• Lead privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs), data mapping, and privacy-by-design reviews in partnership with Product and Engineering.
• Support privacy-related incident response and breach notification processes in coordination with the security organization.
• Develop, maintain, and operationalize privacy policies, standards, and procedures reflecting the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Conduct third-party/vendor privacy risk assessments and support related contract review.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Security, Engineering, and Product to embed privacy requirements into business operations.
• Represent the privacy function in relevant cybersecurity governance forums and reporting.

What You’ll Need to Bring  

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8 years of experience in data privacy program management, ideally within financial services, fintech, or a similarly regulated industry.
• 3 years of direct people management experience, including hiring, performance management, and developing technical/privacy professionals.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of US privacy/data protection regulations (CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, state privacy laws) and familiarity with global frameworks (e.g., GDPR).
• Active privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT) or equivalent demonstrated expertise.

Nice-to-Haves  

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop distributed teams across multiple time zones while maintaining strong program execution.
• Based in the continental US, with flexibility to support both Eastern and Pacific (and IST to an extent) time zone collaboration.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Envestnet  

Help shape the future of WealthTech. At Envestnet you’ll gain hands-on experience and collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that make a real difference. 

We value flexibility in how and where work gets done, and we recognize strong performance with meaningful rewards—because your contributions should drive both business success and your own personal growth. If you’re looking for a place where your work has impact, your development is supported, and your contributions are truly valued, Envestnet is where you can build your future.  

The opportunity is now!  

Sponsorship  

This position is not open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship  

Our Investment in You 

This role offers a base salary range of [$ minimum to $ midpoint]. The range listed represents a good-faith estimate of base salary compensation for this position and does not include incentive compensation, equity or benefits. Individual pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.  This role is eligible for an additional incentive component as part of the total rewards package.   

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits - subject to Envestnet’s plan eligibility rules - that support your overall well-being including, medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401k company match, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, disability coverage and mental health & wellness support. Our investment in you means supporting you professionally, financially, and personally at every stage of your journey with us.  Please visit our benefits page on our career site to learn more.  

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging  

Envestnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  

We strive to provide an inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at  careers@envestnet.com. Please include your full name, the title of the role you are applying for, and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.       

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