Regulation and Compliance Lead

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide!

Why the role matters;

Vonage has established a Data Governance Office (DGO) to drive and maintain effective data governance across the organization. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regulation and Compliance Lead to join this team. This role will be crucial in supporting operational data governance and ensuring our data practices comply with all relevant regulations. The role will report to the Data Governance Lead.

The Regulation and Compliance Lead will be responsible for implementing policies, monitoring the regulatory landscape, interpreting compliance requirements, and implementing data governance controls to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This role will work closely with legal, compliance, and IT teams to assess and mitigate compliance risks. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of data governance principles, policy creation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance processes.

Your key responsibilities:

• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor and track changes in data-related regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Compliance Assessments: Conduct compliance assessments and gap analyses to identify areas where data governance practices need improvement.
• Policy Development: Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures that comply with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Control Implementation: Work with IT and business teams to implement data governance controls and processes to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Compliance Training: Develop and deliver data governance compliance training programs for employees.
• Audits and Reporting: Prepare for and support internal and external audits of data governance compliance. Develop compliance reports for senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with legal, compliance, and IT teams to ensure a consistent approach to data governance and compliance.

What you will bring;

• Deep understanding of data governance principles, regulatory frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Proven experience in data privacy regulations.
• Experience in conducting compliance assessments and implementing data governance controls.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-evolving regulatory and corporate environment.
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT are a plus.

How you'll benefit:

At Vonage, we offer exciting work, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative hybrid work environment. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide unlimited discretionary time off and tuition reimbursement

Additional benefits and perks will be shared and discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process

There’s no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we are:

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today.

Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.