Financial Data Privacy Analyst

About the Role

AquSag Technologies is seeking a Financial Data Privacy Analyst with over 2 years of experience to join our team. This is a full-time, contractual/freelancing position with a remote work option. In this role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding sensitive financial information by identifying, managing, and mitigating risks associated with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within documents and systems. You will leverage your expertise in data protection laws and data handling practices to contribute to the training of advanced AI systems, influencing their learning, reasoning, and performance through high-quality, real-world input. Prior AI experience is not a prerequisite.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and address risks related to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in financial documents and digital systems.
• Apply advanced knowledge of global data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA to ensure strict compliance in all data handling practices.
• Review and redact sensitive financial documents, including Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), financial statements, and contracts, leveraging industry-standard privacy and redaction tools.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to establish and document robust data privacy protocols across sensitive workflows.
• Evaluate document content for indirect identifiers, recognizing that PII can reside beyond the obvious, such as in proprietary processes or unique reconciliation protocols.
• Provide expert recommendations to enhance data privacy controls within the customer's finance and corporate environments.
• Support incident response and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to data breaches or policy violations.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with PII compliance in finance or corporate settings.
• Comprehensive understanding of data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA) and their application to financial data.
• Demonstrated expertise in sensitive document handling and redaction tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex privacy requirements into actionable practices for the customer's team.
• Experience managing workflows and protocols that involve confidential information within financial systems.
• Attention to detail and an investigative mindset for identifying non-obvious PII within documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in finance, auditing, or compliance roles within regulated industries.
• Familiarity with privacy tools and solutions for automating PII detection and redaction in bulk document processing.
• Certification in data privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent) is a plus.