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Director - Privacy Office (Deputy Chief Privacy Officer); Head of Advisory and RCM

KOHOKOHO (CAN)Risk & Compliance
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Salary
$190K - $230K CAD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
8 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

The Director - Privacy Office (Deputy Chief Privacy Officer) and Head of Advisory and RCM at KOHO is a remote leadership role based in Canada that oversees compliance advisory and privacy programs. This position suits an experienced regulatory professional eager to build durable compliance frameworks and guide innovative financial products.

Role Overview

KOHO seeks a seasoned compliance and privacy leader to direct the advisory heart of the compliance function and manage the enterprise privacy program from end to end. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this hands-on leadership position involves acting as a trusted advisor to business partners across product, marketing, technology, and user success teams. The individual translates complex regulatory landscapes into clear, actionable guidance while operating in a remote-first, high-trust environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary compliance advisor to business partners across lending, core banking, growth, onboarding, marketing, and payments, delivering timely and practical risk-based guidance.
Direct the regulatory advisory and interpretation function by resolving novel questions with clear, defensible written positions.
Oversee compliance review and approval for marketing materials, customer communications, and disclosures while embedding obligations early in product development.
Manage whistleblower and ethics programs, encompassing intake, investigation oversight, non-retaliation, and ethics reporting to the Board.
Own the regulatory compliance management program in collaboration with legal, covering horizon scanning, impact assessments, and obligation inventories.
Mature the enterprise privacy program, establish Privacy Impact Assessment processes, govern data consent, and lead privacy incident response.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of compliance and privacy professionals while collaborating closely with financial crime, operational risk, internal audit, and legal teams.
Apply AI, automation, and data analytics to advisory intake, regulatory scanning, and privacy assessments, while advising on responsible AI use.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive compliance, privacy, or regulatory legal experience within the financial services sector, featuring meaningful advisory experience.
Deep working knowledge of Canadian consumer protection, retail banking, payments, and privacy legislation.
Demonstrated history of building or substantially maturing a privacy program or regulatory change program.
Proven capabilities as a strong people leader and clear writer able to communicate complex reasoning directly.
Experience working within regulated fintech, neobanks, or direct-to-consumer financial institutions.

Nice to Have

Relevant professional designations such as CIPP/C, CAMS, CRCM, LL.B/JD, or equivalent.

Skills and Tools

Regulatory Compliance Management
Privacy Impact Assessments
AI and Automation Integration
Compliance Advisory and Policy Governance

Salary and Benefits

Budgeted salary range of $190,000 to $230,000 CAD per year.
Dedicated pay transparency commitment by KOHO based on comparable market data, technical skills, previous work history, and internal pay equity.

About the Company

KOHO is on a mission to make financial services better for every Canadian through transparent financial products that eliminate hidden fees and predatory interest rates. Operating as a performance organization with a strong heart, KOHO champions work-life integration, asynchronous collaboration, flexible hours, and a remote-first setup built around autonomy, clarity, and bold thinking.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official KOHO careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this role?

The budgeted salary range is $190,000 to $230,000 CAD per year, determined by market data, technical skills, work history, and internal pay equity.

Is this a remote position?

Yes, this is a remote-first role based in Canada.

What experience is required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of progressive compliance, privacy, or regulatory legal experience in financial services, with meaningful time spent in an advisory capacity.

Who does this position report to?

This role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.

What certifications or designations are considered an asset?

Relevant designations such as CIPP/C, CAMS, CRCM, LL.B/JD, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official KOHO careers page.

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