Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Privacy & Business Continuity

Strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide programs that safeguard the organization’s operations, reputation, and regulatory compliance. Provides vision and leadership for risk management, regulatory compliance, privacy, and business continuity initiatives across global operations. Ensures adherence with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies while fostering a culture of accountability, resilience, and ethical business practices. Build and lead high-performing teams across risk, compliance, privacy, and continuity functions Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic guidance on risk, compliance, and resilience matters Direct the global operational Risk Management function, including disaster planning, environmental, and operational risk Develop and execute enterprise risk assessment routines and mitigation strategies Establish governance structures and ensure risk-related policies and procedures are updated and consistently implemented across all lines of business Build awareness and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive risk management initiatives Serve as the enterprise Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance strategy Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and international regulations Monitor compliance performance, report to executive leadership and the board, and oversee audits, investigations, and corrective actions Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs Lead the global Privacy Program; define and execute the vision and strategy for program maturation, ensuring compliance with domestic and international privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR) Oversee privacy risk assessments, incident response, and implementation of privacy-by-design practices Collaborate with technology and business leaders on emerging risks related to AI, adtech, and data governance Lead the enterprise Business Continuity Program, including framework design, business impact analyses, recovery strategies, and crisis management Oversee disaster recovery planning in partnership with technology teams Ensure continuity plans are tested, maintained, and aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices Provide executive oversight for incident response efforts, ensuring coordinated and effective management of disruptive events Develop and manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across the enterprise in collaboration with other risk-focused business areas such as Cyber Security, Internal Audit, and Global Security Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, compliance, privacy, and/or business continuity within complex, global organizations 10+ years’ experience with clear progression to senior leadership/management roles, leading and motivating, cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals Proven success in developing and executing enterprise-wide strategies and leading cross-functional teams Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, privacy laws, risk management frameworks, and business continuity standards Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all organizational levels Demonstrated ability to manage crises, drive change, and inspire confidence Certifications such as CHC, CIPP, CBCP, or similar are highly desirable #LI-VISIONCARE VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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