Privacy Analyst

Summary

Join GoFundMe as our next Privacy Analyst and ensure compliance with privacy regulations, mitigate risks, and champion privacy-first practices. You will contribute to privacy impact assessments, implement compliance controls, collaborate with senior analysts, support compliance training, provide day-to-day support to sales and customer support teams, and coordinate data mapping and data subject requests. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, shape innovative solutions, and make a meaningful impact on how we protect our community and their data. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience with knowledge of international privacy laws, strong communication and analytical skills, and advanced project management skills. GoFundMe offers competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare benefits, financial assistance for hybrid work and family planning, generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of international privacy and data protection laws and regulations, notably the EU GDPR
• Strong understanding of privacy-compliance concepts in assigned product areas
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced project management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to solve complex problems creatively and effectively

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the privacy impact assessment process to ensure new or modified business initiatives align with GoFundMe’s Privacy by Design Program, values, and principles
• Implement and enhance compliance controls, policies, procedures, and programs to guide functional areas in adhering to regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with senior analysts to document potential risk issues and recommend improvements or internal controls
• Support the administration of compliance training programs and deliver formal training for internal teams and external customers
• Provide day-to-day support to sales and customer support teams by addressing privacy and compliance questions and customer-facing support requests
• Coordinate data mapping, data subject requests, and other privacy-operational activities

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPP/EU or similar privacy professional certification desired
• Experience with data mapping and privacy impact assessments
• Familiarity with privacy-first product design principles
• Background in training or educating teams on compliance topics

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Holistic Support : Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being
• Growth Opportunities : Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow