Privacy Program Manager - Driving Global Privacy Initiatives and Compliance for Marqeta's Evolving Financial Services Platform

Join Marqeta's Mission to Revolutionize Financial Access and Unlock Equitable Opportunities

At Marqeta, we're on a groundbreaking mission to change the way money moves, enabling embedded finance and powering well-known brands in the new economy. As a leader in the card issuing platform space, we're providing unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to manage payment operations in real-time. Our innovative approach is unlocking equitable financial access for all, and we're seeking a skilled Privacy Program Manager to join our global privacy team.

The Role: Supporting Marqeta's Evolving Privacy Program

As Marqeta's Privacy Program Manager, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of our evolving privacy program, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the development and operationalization of our global privacy initiatives. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on privacy experience and support a wide variety of programmatic and day-to-day privacy activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day administrative management of the global privacy program, including engagement with cross-functional stakeholders and other members of the Legal & Compliance team
• Support the continued development and operationalization of the global privacy program, including the development and implementation of new policies, standards, and guidance
• Monitor and keep up-to-date on applicable global privacy legislation, overseeing the implementation of new requirements
• Support privacy operations, including individual rights requests, inventories, and privacy impact assessments
• Contribute to the growing development of Marqeta's AI-governance program and initiatives involving AI
• Develop and participate in privacy training and awareness initiatives

Who You Are: Essential Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of privacy program management experience, with a focus on global privacy initiatives
• Experience with US state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), EU and UK legislation (e.g., GDPR and UK GDPR), Canadian legislation, and US sectoral-specific legislation (e.g., GLBA)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and program management skills, with a sharp attention to detail
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders as part of privacy initiatives
• Familiarity with enterprise workflow management tools (e.g., Jira) and GRC tools (e.g., LogicGate and OneTrust)
• A track record of independently driving complex projects to completion
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to specific audiences
• A personable, commercially-minded team player comfortable with ambiguity and working on challenging privacy issues in the financial services space

Nice-to-Haves:

• Privacy certification (e.g., CIPP certification)
• Experience working in the financial services or payments industry
• Experience with information security, AI, and data governance

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Marqeta, we're committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Privacy Program Manager, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop your skills in global privacy initiatives and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Security, Product, and Marketing
• Contribute to the development of Marqeta's AI-governance program and initiatives involving AI
• Participate in privacy training and awareness initiatives
• Take advantage of our annual "development dollars" to support your professional growth

Work Environment and Company Culture

Marqeta is a Flex First company, allowing you to choose your best working environment, whether that's from home or at one of our offices. We offer:

• A flexible work model, with the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive
• A comfortable and state-of-the-art workspace
• A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A team of innovators and experts passionate about changing the way money moves

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A salary range of $118,200 - $173,900, depending on location and experience
• Annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding individual performance and company success
• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off and parental leave
• A retirement savings program with company contribution and after-tax contributions
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and free therapy sessions
• A monthly stipend to support our remote work model

Join Our Mission to Unlock Equitable Financial Access

If you're a motivated and experienced Privacy Program Manager looking to drive global privacy initiatives and compliance for a pioneering financial services platform, we encourage you to apply. At Marqeta, we're committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to join us? Click apply now and take the first step in unlocking equitable financial access for all.