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Privacy Intern

New York, NY

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Position summary We are seeking a Privacy Intern to support the Risk & Compliance Department in maturing our enterprise privacy program. The initial focus will be to help refine and expand our GDPR ...

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Position summary We are seeking a Privacy Intern to support the Risk & Compliance Department in maturing our enterprise privacy program. The initial focus will be to help refine and expand our GDPR ...

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Privacy Intern

New York, NY

Xpansiv
Internet and IT • 201 - 500 employees
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$30 - $35/hr

Internship

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Xpansiv is the leading infrastructure provider for the energy transition markets.
 
Our comprehensive platform includes registries, online marketplaces, market execution services, wholesale power solutions, and market data for energy and environmental commodity markets. Trusted worldwide, Xpansiv enables stakeholders to deliver transparent, credible, and auditable environmental claims to address the growing global demand for assurance and accountability on climate action and sustainability performance.
 
From our founding in 2009 through more than 10 acquisitions, Xpansiv has become a global leader in environmental commodity markets.  We are backed by Blackstone and other leading investors.

Position summary 
We are seeking a Privacy Intern to support the Risk & Compliance Department in maturing our enterprise privacy program. The initial focus will be to help refine and expand our GDPR privacy obligation matrices and support the documentation of required processing registers with the EU and across the globe. If time permits, the intern will also contribute to broader privacy program buildout activities. 

Key responsibilities 

  • Support development and maintenance of GDPR privacy obligation matrices (e.g., mapping obligations to controls, owners, evidence, and documentation requirements). 

  • Assist in reviewing and updating Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and related processing register documentation for EU operations. 

  • Conduct research on international privacy obligations and interpret requirements into practical documentation and program artifacts. 

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to collect required information (e.g., purposes of processing, data categories, retention, transfers, processors/sub-processors, security measures). 

  • Identify documentation gaps and propose improvements to privacy governance processes and templates. 

  • Help prepare materials to support privacy program buildout (e.g., procedures, playbooks, trackers, audit-ready evidence files) as time permits. 

  • Maintain organized, high-quality documentation with strong version control and traceability. 

Qualifications 

  • Currently pursuing a later-stage undergraduate degree or a graduate degree (Master's or Juris Doctor / law degree preferred) in a related field (e.g., law, privacy, compliance, risk management, information security, public policy, or business). 

  • Strong understanding of GDPR concepts and key privacy program structures (e.g., RoPA, lawful bases, DPIAs, data subject rights, data transfers, controller/processor roles). 

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation. 

  • Self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. 

  • High curiosity and willingness to learn and ask thoughtful questions. 

  • Strong written communication and stakeholder coordination skills. 

Preferred / bonus skills 

  • Coursework or experience with international privacy regulations (e.g., EU and UK GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws). 

  • Exposure to privacy operational artifacts such as DPIAs/PIAs, vendor/processor assessments, and transfer impact assessments. 

  • Comfort working with structured trackers and matrices (Excel/Sheets) and maintaining documentation quality at scale. 

  • Familiarity with common privacy or GRC tooling (e.g., OneTrust or similar), not required. 

Core competencies 

  • Analytical thinking: able to translate regulatory text into actionable requirements. 

  • Documentation excellence: produces organized, consistent, audit-ready work products. 

  • Accountability/Ownership: follows through on tasks and proactively manages open items. 

  • Collaboration: works effectively with Legal, Security, Product, and operational teams. 

  • Integrity and discretion: handles sensitive information appropriately. 

Compensation:
The anticipated hourly pay range for this internship is $20-$25 per hour for undergraduate students and $30-$35 per hour for graduatelevel students, based on a goodfaith estimate. Actual pay within these ranges may vary based on academic level, skills, and relevant experience, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.

Here at Xpansiv, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in building trust and transparency in global efforts toward net-zero future. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Note to Recruiters: Xpansiv does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from placement agencies, staffing vendors or other external parties seeking recruiting fees without a signed formal agreement.
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