Privacy and Security Compliance Specialist, RCI

The Risk, Compliance, and Integrity organization (RCI) brings together critical compliance, assurance, risk, and governance functions across Google to help the company meet compliance needs and enable our businesses to innovate. We manage our operations through risk-based prioritization and governance, and consistent and constructive regulator engagement.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$197,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain comprehensive enterprise compliance programs across Privacy and Security through the development and enforcement of clear policies and guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional program teams, ensuring alignment on program goals and strategy for multiple compliance programs.
• Advocate for our programs, effectively communicate program status and impact to executive stakeholders, and ensure alignment on goals.
  
• Enhance awareness of compliance requirements and best practices, translating insights into actionable recommendations and initiatives. Partner with product areas to define and continuously optimize comprehensive compliance strategies for new and existing products.
  
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments, proactively identify potential compliance gaps, and develop and implement mitigation plans, strategies, and frameworks.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 7 years of experience in corporate compliance, risk management, investigation, auditing, legal, or consulting.
• Experience with enterprise-wide/cross-functional project planning and execution.
• Experience with building risk-based corporate compliance programs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Compliance, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in corporate compliance program management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with industry-accepted compliance policies and frameworks.
• Experience working with Google Common Infrastructure (GCI) and Core, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Ability to translate legal or regulatory requirements into concrete operational workflows and testable controls, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year