Job Description
Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game.
We’re looking for an experienced Data Protection Manager to ensure compliance with the data protection laws and regulations applicable to the organization. You will act as the subject matter expert on data privacy and will oversee the entire data protection program. This role works closely with the business areas, taking an active role in implementing the compliance and governance program, and will balance tactical execution with strategic oversight, ensuring privacy controls are built into our systems, processes, and embedded in our culture.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and mentor a small privacy team, setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s privacy strategy
- Foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and proactive risk management within the privacy function
- Drive the operational implementation of the organization’s data privacy framework and related policies
- Manage data protection registers, privacy impact assessments, privacy risks, and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable data protection regulations
- Develop and maintain Data Processing Agreement (DPA) templates and oversee their implementation
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend practical actions to maintain compliance
- Oversee and manage Data Subject Request (DSR) processes
- Support teams in applying privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles across projects and products
- Manage incident response processes for personal data breaches, including documentation, assessment, and regulatory notifications
- Conduct and coordinate privacy audits and vendor risk assessments
- Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on data protection matters
- Deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives across the organization
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Law (with focus on Data Protection/Privacy), Data Science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in data privacy, information security compliance, or a related field
- Experience leading or mentoring a small team
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and at least one additional privacy framework
- Understanding of AML/KYC requirements and online gaming data regulations
- Experience implementing privacy programs, conducting DPIAs, and managing DSR processes
- Familiarity with privacy management and data governance tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes and technical controls
- Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are preferred #LI-REMOTE
What Makes Us Great:
- Comprehensive compensation
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility
- Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better
- Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally
- Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do
- People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere
As a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. We like proactive team members and strive to have a company of self-disciplined professionals who enjoy collaboration, having fun, and of course, achieving together what others believe to be improbable. We are dedicated to treating everyone with respect and to support your professional and personal growth.
Rush Street Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity and expression, marital status, family status, lifestyle, age, culture, religion, military and veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
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