Enterprise Data Privacy Officer

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. 

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POSITION TITLE

Enterprise Data Privacy Officer

    

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond, VA

    

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Genworth Chief Compliance Officer, the Enterprise Data Privacy Officer (EDPO) will have general oversight responsibility for the Genworth (“Enterprise”) Data Privacy Programs (including the Business Data Privacy Officers network) and direct responsibility for USLI and CareScout Insurance Privacy Programs. This will include responsibility for ensuring Genworth businesses have appropriately designed and implemented regulatory and data privacy programs. This highly visible role will operate in a highly matrixed structure and fulfill obligations of the second line of defense for the company. Additionally, the EDPO will lead a team of professionals responsible for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) compliance for USLI and CareScout Insurance, co-lead Genworth’s Enterprise Data Privacy and Security Council and be responsible for Compliance program management/support for both Records Management and Artificial Intelligence implementation.

What you will be doing

• Ensure Genworth businesses Design, Implement and Maintain effective controls and procedures intended to comply with regulatory privacy requirements and prevent data privacy and security incidents
• Manage the Genworth Enterprise and USLI Privacy teams to ensure the effective and efficient discharge of the team’s responsibilities, including providing appropriate compliance support and oversight for the organization
• Ensure Genworth businesses periodically complete the assessment of and enhancement of exiting data privacy programs to ensure they fully meet obligations of both general and specific regulatory and security risk(s)
• Assist with the implementation of privacy and data security as required by various regulatory or other obligations
• Ensure Genworth businesses have appropriate regulatory and data privacy training programs for employees, contractors and key suppliers
• Assess, identify, and advise on current and expected regulatory privacy and data privacy risks and associated impacts as well as emerging issues, trends and regulatory changes facing the business
• Ensure that business data privacy programs are periodically audited by Genworth Internal Audit, develop appropriate remediation plans and tracks implementations
• Drive Privacy awareness and ownership at all levels in our organization (Enterprise and USLI) to help ensure privacy risk is effectively managed and any issues identified are addressed appropriately
• Promote a Privacy compliance mindset & awareness in our organization through ongoing education & awareness
• Provide management, coaching, and opportunities for professional development to Privacy staff
• Periodic reporting of the status of our Privacy program to appropriate Genworth Enterprise and USLI Leadership
• Administer Genworth Enterprise and USLI Records Management Program
• Provide regulatory compliance support for the Genworth Enterprise and USLI Artificial Intelligence Program
• Own and maintain the Genworth/USLI Sensitive Information Dictionary
• Fulfill the role of an HIPAA Compliance Officer for USLI operating companies (GLIC, GLAIC, GLICNY) and CareScout Insurance

What you bring

• BS/BA in business related field of study OR High School Diploma and significant work experience (10+ years) related to privacy and compliance/regulation in the Life, Annuity, and/or Long Term Care insurance industry
• Securities Series 6 and 26 Licensed
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Life, Annuity, and/or Long Term Care insurance operations and the compliance/market conduct/regulatory issues related to those operations
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills (building and maintaining high-performing teams)
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with execution focus
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop an in-depth understanding of complex issues.
• Ability to multi-task and manage short and long term initiatives as well as changing priorities
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to influence people, build relationships, and communicate key issues and strategy (particularly to senior executives)

Nice to have

• Juris Doctor, Master of Public Administration or Business Administration, and/or Master of Public Policy
• Prior experience interacting directly with regulators

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
• No agencies please

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA

Job ID: 4829_250395

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-04T00:00:00