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Privacy and AI Governance Compliance Officer

Today New York, NY

Salary Range: USD 105,000.00 - 235,000.00 per year

Company Description
Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading for rates, credit, equities, and money markets. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected, our technology enables efficient, multi-asset trading on a global scale. We serve more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries, including many of the world's largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, corporations, and wealth managers.

Creative collaboration and sharp client focus have helped fuel our organic growth. We facilitated average daily trading volume (ADV) of more than $2.2 trillion over the past four fiscal quarters, topping $2.5 trillion in ADV for the first quarter of 2025.

Since our IPO in 2019, Tradeweb has completed four acquisitions and doubled our revenues - and 2024 was our 25th consecutive year of record revenues.

Tradeweb is a great place to work, recognized in 2024 by Forbes as one of America's Best Companies (2024) and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Financial Services Companies to Work For.

Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.

Mission: Move first and never stop. Collaborate with clients to create and build solutions that drive efficiency, connectivity, and transparency in electronic trading.
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Group Details

Tradeweb is seeking a mid-to-senior level Compliance Officer with deep expertise in data privacy, privacy by design, and AI governance to lead the organization's efforts in embedding privacy and ethical AI practices across business operations. This role will champion compliance with global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), drive privacy by design in product and process development, and guide responsible adoption of AI technologies. The ideal candidate is a proactive advisor who can integrate privacy considerations into the entire data lifecycle—ensuring regulatory alignment and ethical standards in AI use cases.

Job Responsibilities

Privacy and Data Protection

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on global data protection frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, etc.) and monitor emerging legislation.
  • Embed privacy by design and by default principles into systems, processes, and new initiatives.
  • Lead and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments for emerging technologies.
  • Review and draft data-sharing agreements, privacy notices, consent frameworks, and cross-border transfer mechanisms.
  • Oversee data subject rights request processes and coordinate effective incident response planning.
  • Partner with technology teams to establish privacy engineering controls and implement robust technical and organizational safeguards.
  • Advise on data retention, minimization, and destruction practices in line with regulatory requirements.

AI Governance

  • Collaborate with Business, Technology, and Legal stakeholders to evaluate AI/ML use cases for compliance with privacy, regulatory, and ethical standards.
  • Develop and maintain governance documentation for AI systems, including model accountability, explainability, and fairness reviews.
  • Advise on global regulatory developments (e.g., EU AI Act readiness, U.S. Executive Orders, OECD principles) and prepare the organization for compliance.
  • Promote an internal "responsible AI" culture, balancing innovation with accountability.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Legal, Information Security, IT, HR, and Risk teams to operationalize privacy and AI governance controls.
  • Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs) and ensure audit readiness.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on emerging risks and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; JD, CIPP/E, CIPM, or other recognized privacy certifications strongly preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or related regulatory/legal roles.
  • Proven expertise in privacy by design implementation and privacy risk assessments.
  • In-depth knowledge of GDPR and global privacy laws, plus practical experience operationalizing compliance programs.
  • Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, algorithmic risk management, and regulatory standards around automated decision-making.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of AI regulatory developments, including the EU AI Act, U.S. AI policy, and OECD principles.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment while managing competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership in privacy innovation and emerging technologies

Additional Information

Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer:

  • Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
  • Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
  • Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
  • Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
  • The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently $105,000-$235,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines.

Other Benefit Programs

  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
  • ARAG Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Financial Wellness Tools
  • Travel Assistance Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Corporate Gym Subsidies
  • Wellness Perks
  • Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: tradeweb-301440
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-05T20:26:35

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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