Data Privacy Specialist – Contract – Weehawken, NJ – $50.00 - 60.00/hr. The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available. Our client is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist in Weehawken, NJ. Role Description This role is responsible for executing day to day tasks supporting access management and cyber security controls (according to America's time zone). Responsibilities include reviewing and assessing exceptions and risks for requests across multiple domains: Internet, Client Data, Critical and Sensitive business applications. This role requires experience in analyzing data and the ability to create and maintain metrics. This role requires interaction with individuals, within Business & Technology, at multiple levels of the organization. Responsibilities: • Work with Wealth Management Americas staff to research incidents of potential Client Identifying Data exposure to unauthorized persons • Escalate data breaches into Data Breach Handling Tool and work with violators to populate incident details in tool • Review client data elements exposed and scope of exposure vs. policy to assess incident severity • Work with Data Protection Legal and the Data Protection Office to determine client and regulatory notification requirements in accordance with state and federal guidelines • Coordinate response with Central Information Security Office, Data Protection Legal and Data Protection Office to ensure data breaches are process within SLA • Support Data Protection Office for required client breach notifications • Work with outside legal counsel to evaluate and document client complaints against US Privacy regulations • Education of field / clients of recommended steps safeguards in response to reports of suspected identity theft, update ID theft logs as appropriate • Review employee reported phishing attempts, provide guidance to employee on same, update ID theft logs as appropriate • Respond to field inquiries regarding data privacy and data loss prevention. Skills & Requirements • 4+ plus years data analyst for Financial Services organization • Experience in Information Security and/ or client privacy preferred • Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention systems and methods • Experience with Symantec/ Broadcom or Microsoft DLP a plus • High degree of diligence - attention to detail and ability to follow through / follow-up is critical • Proficient in Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, etc) & PowerPoint. Experience using and maintaining SharePoint sites • Demonstrated experience delivering results in an ambiguous and changing environment, the ability to work independently • Knowledge of industry standard methodologies and tools Benefits/Other Compensation This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570. Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.