Director of Corporate Compliance, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Compliance

· Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate compliance program, policies, and training

· Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact across jurisdictions

· Conduct internal investigations and compliance audits; recommend remediation

· Advise business units on codes of conduct, anti-corruption (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), conflicts of interest, and whistleblower matters

· Track and report compliance metrics to leadership and the board, as appropriate

· Support M&A due diligence related to privacy, security, and compliance risk

Data Privacy

· Advise on compliance with global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, PIPEDA, and other applicable frameworks)

· Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), data sharing agreements, and privacy-related contract terms

· Conduct and oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and data mapping exercises

· Manage data subject rights requests and privacy incident response

· Develop and test privacy incident response procedures with IT and Information Security, including response responsibilities, escalation paths, and tabletop exercises

· Maintain and update privacy policies, notices, and internal governance documentation

Cybersecurity

· Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations, including breach notification laws and sector-specific requirements (e.g., GLBA, HIPAA, NYDFS Part 500, as applicable).

· Review and negotiate vendor/third-party security terms, cyber insurance policies, and incident response plans

· Partner with IT/Security teams on risk assessments, tabletop exercises, and security program development

Desired Qualifications

· 6 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, data privacy, and/or cybersecurity

· Prior experience building or scaling a compliance program

· Prior experience briefing senior leadership, often in a time sensitive and dynamic environment

· Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business guidance

· CIPP/US, or CIPM certification or similar or the ability to become certified in one (1) year

· BA degree required, Masters or J.D. degree strongly preferred

· Highly collaborative instincts with the ability to manage cross-functional projects

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• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.