Security Analyst (Privacy)

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. 

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, and Belfast. 

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. 

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

The GRC Analyst (Privacy) will support the strategic priorities and mitigation of confidential and privacyrisks at Apex Fintech Solutions. The position will provide support and establish tools and services forexisting and future global privacy legislation (e.g. GDPR, CCPA). This role will provide consistent visionand strategy for data privacy across the organization and ensure alignment with federal, regulatory andinternational privacy requirements. The GRC Analyst (Privacy) will work both independently andcollaboratively to support the firm and client engagements (security program assessments), and developand continuously improve security program capabilities (e.g. risk assessment, vendor risk, and datasecurity). The analyst will also support the Data Security practice in the delivery of data security projects,including implementation of data classification, data management, and data leak preventioncapabilities.

This role will operate within the hours of 10:00 - 18:30 from Monday to Friday. 

Primary Responsibilities:- Collect, review, and research data privacy requirements and translating them into actionableitems for delivery.- Comprehend Privacy Rights and Legislation and how it impacts the firm and individual teams.- Conduct privacy assessments, identify gaps, provide remediation guidance, and execute/seethrough implementation of plans.- Develop and support privacy training materials and communications to train employees.- Be a point of contact/subject matter expert should a privacy incident occur.- Assist with annual reviews of privacy processes to validate and ensure ongoing compliance.- Maintain privacy policy and procedures.- Assist in managing data privacy initiatives and program.- Deliver strategy, risk and compliance, and data security projects.- Develop and promote privacy-related awareness and organizational communications

Qualifications :- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field- 3+ years’ Privacy-specific experience with privacy laws and regulations i.e., CCPA, LGPD, GDPR- 3+ years’ experience in compliance or risk management or cybersecurity role- Self-motivated to work independently and collaboratively, growth mindset- Strong organizational and communication skills (verbally and orally)- Ability to handle multiple priorities on tight deadlines without compromising quality.- Demonstrate experience managing data privacy initiatives in a global organization- Information privacy certification(s) i.e., CIPP/US, CIPP/E- Knowledge of industry security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and COBIT- Demonstrate experience managing data privacy initiatives in a global organization

Culture & Core Values

• InfoSec team is comprised of independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape Apex Clearing.
• We strive to build and maintain a collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by Open and Honest Communication; Teamwork and Collaboration; Involving Everyone; Leaders Who Serve; and Personal Accountability

Life at PEAK6 

We want you to like coming to work so we work really hard to make your job fun and different from any other.  

We offer: 

• 28 days annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays
• Pension matched up to 7% 
• Private health insurance for medical and dental 
• Life Insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Great work/life balance and flexible working hours 
• Monthly catered lunches 
• Unlimited drinks and snacks 
• Quarterly hackathons
• Poker tournaments 
• Charitable matching gift program

Apex currently requires all employees as a condition of employment to either be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. The CDC defines "fully vaccinated" as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Apex will also require proof of vaccination and/or testing. Apex will also consider requests for exemption from these requirements as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. *Please note this requirement is ONLY for US Offices.