Senior Principal, Data Governance and Compliance Monitoring

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know were doing the right thing when we hear our customers say How did we ever live without Coupang Born out of an obsession to make shopping eating and living easier than ever were collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang you will see yourself your colleagues your team and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of whats possible to solve problems and break traditional Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on high-tech and hyper-connected world.

Role Overview

As a Lead for Data Retention and Compliance Monitoring you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards for document retention. You will design frameworks monitor adherence and collaborate across Legal IT and business units to mitigate risks and maintain compliance integrity

What You Will Do

• Framework Development: Design implement and maintain a robust framework for document retention review and compliance monitoring aligned with global regulatory standards.
• Policy & Procedure Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop update and enforce internal data retention policies and procedures.
• Document Evaluation & Action: Execute systematic data reviews using advanced e-discovery techniques keyword searches and metadata analysis to ensure adherence to retention periods. Assess existing documents for necessity and take appropriate action per established protocols.
• Investigative Data Analytics & Forensics: Perform deep-dive analysis on large datasets to detect patterns of non-compliance anomalies and potential risks related to data retention. Collaborate with IT and data owners to understand data storage systems and execute targeted data queries and reviews.
• Compliance Monitoring: Continuously monitor document retention practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Lead remediation efforts for identified gaps or violations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal and compliance stakeholders to integrate new or updated regulatory requirements for data retention into the compliance framework and ensure integration with monitoring process.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance organizational awareness of data retention policies and best practices.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare comprehensive reports and dashboards for senior management highlighting compliance status risk areas and actionable recommendations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor/masters degree in law Accountancy Information Management Business Administration or related field
• 12 years of proven experience in compliance legal or information governance roles with a focus on data/document retention and e-discovery
• Strong understanding of global legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. privacy laws industry-specific mandates)
• Hands-on experience in data analysis forensic investigation and e-discovery tools (keyword searching data filtering metadata review)
• High level of discretion and professional judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Legal IT and business units

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIPP CIPT or information governance
• Experience with data governance e-discovery platforms forensic tools and information lifecycle management software
• Project management experience in compliance or risk-related initiatives
• Exposure to global fast-paced multilingual environments
• Technical knowledge of data storage systems cloud environments and security protocols
  

Type of work model

• Hybrid
  Our Hybrid work model: Coupang hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration that acts a catalyst to enrich the experience of employees. Employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 2 days a week depending on the role requirement. Some businesses may require more time in office due to nature of work.
  
  

Details to consider

• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veterans benefits the disabled etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
  

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