Director, Privacy Compliance

Openly is rebuilding insurance from the ground up, focusing on enhancing customer experience through innovative technology, data science, and personalized coverage. They seek a team of curious, empathetic professionals across various disciplines.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $155,200—$180,000 USD (budgeted), $145,500—$242,500 USD (full range)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the privacy program and compliance framework, including policies, standards, and controls for applicable privacy laws.
• Provide advice and support on privacy-related implications, data-handling practices, and solution design.
• Oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and risk assessments for new products, systems, and vendors.
• Review, draft, and maintain privacy notices, policies, procedures, and consents.
• Oversee privacy training, promote privacy awareness culture, and serve as the privacy subject matter expert for leadership.
• Monitor statutes, regulations, case law, and other resources for changes and recommend program updates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide guidance in support of cybersecurity incident investigation and response.
• Oversee consumer rights request processes and ensure timely, compliant handling.
• Review and advise on data privacy terms in vendor contracts and business agreements.
• Manage multiple privacy initiatives under tight timelines with changing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Information Management, or related field; JD or Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or related roles, including at least 4 years on privacy/data protection initiatives, preferably in insurance.
• Experience with privacy frameworks such as CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, or ISO/IEC 27701.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. privacy and data protection laws, especially in insurance or financial services.
• Knowledge of technologies used to protect sensitive data and monitor compliance.
• Proficiency in privacy governance, risk assessments, and third-party oversight tools.
• Excellent organization, project management, and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution skills.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and complex business questions.
• Strong communication, analytical, and research skills.

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture
• Competitive Salary & Equity
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Life and disability coverage including voluntary options
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• 3% 401K company contribution
• $1,500 home-office setup stipend
• $2,000 annual professional development fund
• $50/month Be Well program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Referral program and rewards

Additional Information

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
• Openly is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The role involves a high level of leadership and cross-functional collaboration.