Data Governance Lead Jobs in Missouri

INTRODUCTION

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Data is our business, and protecting it is paramount. As the Data Privacy Lead, you will provide critical subject matter expertise on privacy and data protection to evaluate and shape new business initiatives, processes, and applications across the enterprise. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with diverse teams across business units to operationalize our privacy program and drive business growth. As a versatile contributor, you will manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while actively maturing our program.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with enterprise and business unit stakeholders to embed privacy in strategic initiatives during the design and execution phases.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and testing of our global privacy controls framework.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies, standards, and procedures that support global privacy program objectives and emerging benchmarks.
• Conduct rigorous privacy impact (PIAs) and control assessments on applications, products, and processes to evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards.
• Monitor and track privacy and data protection regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) to continually update and improve our program.
• Enable the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning through automated governance processes.
• Contribute to, support, and deliver privacy-specific training and awareness materials across the organization.
• Research and respond to complex privacy-related inquiries from business units, customers, or regulatory agencies.
• Manage data privacy program metrics, KPIs, and reporting, including delivering comprehensive readouts and updates to Senior Leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What experience you need:

• Minimum of three (3) years of direct data privacy, data protection, or privacy engineering experience, with more than five (5) years of professional work experience, with a strong preference for experience within the financial services or FinTech industries.
• In-depth understanding of privacy policies, principles, and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), alongside strong familiarity with privacy control frameworks.
• Documented experience interpreting privacy regulations and conducting privacy impact assessments across diverse cloud environments.
• Proven project management and coordination skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines, prioritizing assignments, and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership and partnering skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to inform, influence, and build relationships with both technical and non-technical partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

What could set you apart:

• Hands-on experience working with industry-standard Consent Management Platforms (CMPs).
• Direct experience reviewing Data Protection Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and privacy-specific clauses in commercial contracts.
• Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT.
• Practical knowledge of privacy risk management concerning artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), and automated decision-making systems.

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

WHO IS EQUIFAX?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

LOCATION

• St. Louis / Alpharetta

• United States of America

JOB TYPE

• Full time

JOB ID

• J00177443

TARGET HIRE DATE

• 6/13/2026