Privacy Expert, Global Privacy - Global DPO Office, Information Security & Privacy Governance Department (ISPD)
Core
Global Privacy Expert responsible for translating complex international privacy regulations into scalable compliance solutions, advising business units, and managing data protection governance across the Rakuten Group.
Role type
Senior IC Privacy Expert / Global DPO Office
Builds
Scalable privacy-first solutions, global compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies for the Rakuten Group's technology and business operations.
Domain
Global Privacy Law, Data Governance, Information Security, and Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Deep understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, US legislation), ability to translate legal requirements into concrete actions, contract review and drafting, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), incident response, M&A due diligence, risk evaluation, strategic privacy planning, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder advisory
Preferred skills
IAPP certification (CIPP/E), project management tool proficiency (Jira, OneTrust), Common Law legal system knowledge, international work experience, multilingual capabilities
Technologies
Jira, OneTrust
Responsibilities
Respond to stakeholder inquiries and requests, translate regulatory updates into guidelines and policies, advise on privacy law applicability, respond to data breaches and authority inquiries, review privacy contracts, draft privacy policies and data sharing agreements, conduct Privacy Impact Assessments, develop privacy strategies, drive compliance program execution, monitor privacy developments, support M&A due diligence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
