Senior Privacy Analyst

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At Canto, we’re not just transforming digital asset management—we’re creating a workplace where talented individuals can thrive. As a leader in DAM, we empower businesses to organize, manage, and distribute their digital assets seamlessly. With 4,000+ customers worldwide, our success is driven by passionate people who bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything they do.

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We foster a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and hands-on impact. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take on exciting challenges, develop your skills, and grow alongside a company that’s making waves in the industry. We believe in supporting our team members, valuing fresh ideas, and celebrating every success together.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, expand your expertise, and be part of a global community, Canto is the place for you. We’re growing fast and looking for driven individuals who are ready to shape the future with us. Come build something great at Canto!

Job Title:  Senior Privacy Analyst

Location: Cork,  Ireland Hybrid or Remote

Role Overview: 

We’re looking for a Senior Privacy Analyst to help mature our privacy program and close operational and compliance gaps across our SaaS platform and vendor ecosystem. This role will be key in building centralized visibility into personal and AI data usage, ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations, and improving documentation, transparency, and vendor governance. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Lead the design and implementation of a privacy-by-design program, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI governance requirements 

• Assess ongoing privacy compliance gaps in the product and partner with engineering teams to define remediation plans 

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to identify and document all data flows 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to operationalize privacy requirements through documental, controls, and process improvement 

• Establish and maintain centralized visibility into the use of AI systems and personal data across products and internal tools 

• Lead full-cycle cyber and privacy assessments including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), GDPR assessments, NIST Privacy Assessment  

• Build and maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) 

• Support privacy risk assessments, data subject access requests (DSARs), and internal audits 

• Validate and update data retention schedules across systems 

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of transparency artifacts (e.g., privacy notices, cookies, and data use disclosures) 

• Support Data Protection Agreement (DPA) management, ensuring vendors are properly documented and contractual privacy obligations are met 

• Track and assist with DPA improvements, including updating templates, coordinating reviews, and maintaining version control 

• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging AI privacy requirements to help maintain compliance readiness 

Qualifications & Experience needed to be successful in this role: 

• 4-6 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or GRC (governance, risk, compliance) functions. 

• Strong understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.). 

• Experience with data mapping, vendor management, or privacy impact assessments. 

• Demonstrates deep ownership of privacy risks and gaps  

• Influence decision makers and drive corrective actions across teams. 

• Comfortable escalating risks to senior leadership to ensure timely remediation. 

• Familiarity with SaaS platforms and/or AI data governance preferred. 

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills. 

• Privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar) are a plus. 

• Analytical thinking and problem solving: Ability to interpret complex data flows and identify potential privacy risks within SaaS systems 

• Strong communication skills: Can translate complex privacy concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-experts 

• Adaptability and learning agility: Ability to keep pace with emerging privacy and AI governance requirements  

What You’ll Bring 

• A passion for building sustainable privacy practices that balance innovation and compliance. 

• Ability to translate technical processes into clear, compliance-ready documentation. 
• A collaborative mindset to work across security, legal, and engineering teams. 

Why Canto is the Place to Be!

Ignite Your Potential – Join a fast-growing company where innovation and agility fuel success.

Make an Impact – Your ideas and efforts directly shape our future—every contribution matters.

Learn, Grow, Thrive – Gain real-world experience and develop new skills as we scale.

Stronger Together – Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and camaraderie.

Your Voice Matters – We foster open communication and transparency so every idea is heard.

Turn Challenges into Triumphs – Solve meaningful problems with creativity and confidence.

Balance that Works for You – We believe success comes from a healthy work-life harmony.

Endless Growth Potential – As we rise, so do you. Step into new opportunities and grow with us.

A Global Perspective – Work alongside diverse, talented colleagues and broaden your horizons.

Come be part of something exciting—your future starts here!

 

 

Canto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.