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Compliance Specialist - Privacy
 McKinsey & Company | |
parental leave, paid time off
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 United States, Texas, Dallas | |
 Jun 02, 2025 | |
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Risk & Compliance
Compliance Specialist - Privacy Job ID: 98211 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day?
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Your Impact
You will be part of McKinsey's Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and will be based in Europe. The E&C function's mission is to manage risks to our firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling our firm's client impact and innovation.
The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of our firm. McKinsey has an E&C program that is structured in a way that ensures that it is well designed, empowered to function effectively, and works in practice. Our E&C program includes a clear message that misconduct is not tolerated as well as policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure the program is well-integrated into our firm's operations and workforce. This opportunity works in the Regulatory Programs pillar, which is responsible for building and enhancing E&C programs to ensure our firm adheres to regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will execute our firm's global Privacy program. You will implement specific aspects of the Privacy program, including refining and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards to reduce violations of all applicable Privacy laws and E&C program obligations.
You will primarily work on our McKinsey Client Services specific privacy compliance. This role involves handling client requests for privacy risk assessments, providing guidance and support to ensure compliance to identify potential privacy risks and develop mitigation strategies. You will maintain and update privacy compliance documentation, implement and monitor privacy by design controls across various projects and initiatives to ensure compliance from the outset. You will also collaborate with control owners to manage and monitor privacy controls, ensuring they are effective and up to date.
You will support the implementation of Privacy program initiatives (e.g., training, communications development, and building guidance documents) to ensure stakeholders within our firm develop a clear understanding of the program. Additionally, you will support other privacy initiatives where necessary. You will provide regular updates and seek input from Director of Compliance Privacy on milestones, challenges, and decisions.
You will work with Legal to maintain and document up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory developments and changes, enforcement actions, innovative technologies and industry trends, tools, and best practices. You will partner with Legal and Risk functions to provide advice to our firm members on new business initiatives, new products/services, business acquisitions, and related matters with respect to the applicability of privacy policies and governance, including the identification and resolution of potential risks and red flags. You will also collect data and conduct research to maintain visibility into external regulatory changes and trends in order to spot potential risk areas for our firm.
As a member of the Regulatory Programs team and E&C function, you will be expected to be a contributor and thought partner within the function, in addition to supporting key organizational, operational, or strategic initiatives, as relevant.
You will be required to engage in regionally focused initiatives, such as infusing our integrity agenda, under the direction and coordination of our regional E&C leaders, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of and further our firm's E&C program, and other agreed-upon supporting activities in your region or location.
Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will collaborate with a cross-functional stakeholder group (e.g., Legal, Risk) across our firm in a timely and efficient manner. You will work closely with our Regulatory and Third-Party Compliance pillar, the broader E&C function, and Legal to drive awareness, training, and monitoring measures for the Privacy program to ensure it is fully embedded in practice and holistic in approach.
Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our firm's E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices.
This role reports to the Director Compliance - Privacy. Your Growth
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
Your qualifications and skills
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,900 - $176,800 in USD and $125,600 - $157,000 in CAD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - ECS - Compliance Specialist Function - Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Jun 02 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Washington DC LinkedIn Posting State/Province - District of Columbia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Compliance Specialist - Privacy LinkedIn Function - Consulting LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate | |