Senior Director, Data Privacy | Technology

Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

About The Role FTI Consulting's Technology Segment is seeking a Data Privacy Senior Director to support our clients on our Digital Insights & Risk Management engagements where Personally Identifiable Information is involved and privacy compliance is at issue. In this role, you will advise upon, design, build, and support our clients in the development of privacy programs, solution design, risk analysis, analytics, and automation. You'll be a part of setting an innovative vision for the practice and involved in supporting projects across all of FTI Technology's service areas where challenging personal data issues arise. You'll be called upon to collaborate internally and externally and serve as an important voice to the market for FTI's data privacy services.

What You'll Do

Develop and deliver global data protection and privacy strategies to clients.

Build cross-culture functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs.

Develop and deliver privacy operation program plans for global corporate clients.

Provide detailed level information to clients around HIPAA, CCPA, CPRA, PIPL, GDPR, LGPD, PIPEDA among other domestic and global privacy laws.

Manage/oversee implementation of data privacy compliance processes, risk management and control implementation efforts, data minimization and execution of privacy maturity and risk assessments and resources to ensure deadlines, client needs, and budgets are met within scope.

Manage multiple large, complex and potentially long-term engagements and clients.

Manage client expectations at all levels of the organization, including supporting in-person presentations to senior level executives.

Manage creation/editing of final client deliverables.

Manage/oversee risk management and control implementation efforts.

Manage/oversee drafting policies, standards, and other data privacy guidance documents.

Develop and manage project budgets, review invoices for consistency, and ensure that invoices are delivered in a timely manner.

Act as a leader and project a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel.

Assist clients in responding to state enforcement actions and privacy litigation.

How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited university.

8 years of post-graduate experience in data privacy program development, data minimization and solution design with a sound understanding in global, US, and Canadian privacy laws and regulations.

2 years of post-graduate experience working in privacy enabling technologies.

2 years of consulting or similar experience in privacy program support and managing complex projects.

Experience in client relationship development to include drafting proposals and assisting with go-to-market activities.

This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctorate or other relevant master's degree.

Experience with PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO, HITECH, CIPA, VPPA, and HIPAA.

Experience developing, implementing and maintaining data privacy policies and procedures.

Experience developing key privacy process areas related to data subject access requests, third party risk management, data mapping and system inventories and cookie consent.

Experience conducting risk assessments, answering questions on policies, tracking violations, and creating documentation.

Experience creating a risk management plan to counter vulnerabilities documented during a risk assessment.

Experience creating contingency planning for data to ensure it is recoverable, frequently backed-up and encrypted; This also includes testing and documenting the back-up and recovery plans.

Credentials in the privacy or security domain (e.g. CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CISSP).

Strong proficiency in windows and related software, such as Microsoft Power Point.

Understand enterprise risk management framework and its alignment with business strategy.

Knowledge of privacy enabling technology, AdTech and broader enterprise IT frameworks.

Ability to analyze and assess data privacy control capabilities and provide remediation recommendations.

Total Wellbeing

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan

Potential for flexible work arrangements

Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.

Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care

Employee wellness platform

Employee recognition programs

Paid time off for volunteering in your community

Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you

Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work

Professional development and certification programs

Free in-office snacks and drinks

Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)

FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses

Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com .

Equal Opportunity FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation Disclosure The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.Canada-Ontario-Toronto

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