Risk & Compliance Professional

Risk & Compliance Professional – Caterpillar Inc. A dedicated professional to lead initiatives that ensure compliance with LGPD while strengthening data protection practices. Serve as a key reference for privacy governance, driving policy implementation, training and risk assessment. Overview We are seeking a dedicated person to join our team to lead initiatives that ensure compliance with LGPD while strengthening data protection practices. In this role, you will serve as a key reference for privacy governance, driving the implementation of policies and programs that safeguard personal data. You will guide and train teams, manage records and risk assessments, monitor incidents and support responses to requests from data subjects and regulatory authorities. What Will You Do Advise and guide employees, partners and third parties on best practices for personal data protection. Promote awareness and deliver training on data protection, privacy and information security. Maintain and monitor records of processing activities (ROPA), impact assessments and risk reports. Support business units and process owners in evaluating activities involving personal data. Implement internal controls and establish risk mitigation measures. Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, policies, LGPD and ANPD guidelines across the organization. Define and enforce privacy governance frameworks and best practice standards. Handle inquiries and complaints from data subjects, provide clarifications and take appropriate actions. Manage communications from ANPD, coordinate implementation measures, and report to the Data Protection Officer (DPO). Oversee security incidents (including data breaches) and report promptly to the DPO. Recommend and monitor technical and administrative safeguards for personal information. Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, privacy terms and notices. Assess and control international data transfers to ensure compliance. Promote privacy by design and by default in systems, processes and products. Support compliance activities, audits and related initiatives for all Caterpillar processes. Skills & Qualifications Decision making and critical thinking – knowledge of decision-making processes and tools. Problem solving – ability to recognize and resolve organizational problems. Influence – effective influence tactics and strategies. Analytical thinking – technique to determine root causes and create alternative solutions. Effective communication – ability to convey, receive and interpret ideas accurately. Bachelor’s degree completed. English – pre-advanced. Office 365 – intermediate experience with Power BI, Power Automate. Previous experience in coordinating/implementing projects and conducting training. Preferred Experience Proven expertise in data protection governance, privacy compliance and risk management. Hands‑on experience with Data Protection and Privacy Management Systems, preferably OneTrust. Advanced academic background – postgraduate degree in Risk and Compliance preferred. Strong technical proficiency in Office 365 tools, including advanced use of Power BI and Power Automate. Comprehensive understanding of data protection legislation and compliance standards. Note: This position requires the candidate to work on‑site five days a week. Some of the offered benefits Medical plan Dental plan Medicines reimbursement Wellhub Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program Private pension plan Profit share Christmas basket Transportation Life and personal insurance Extended maternity and paternity leave Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport) Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and location. The Recruitment & Selection area emphasizes that it does not use personal emails and/or emails from other domains (@gmail, @hotmail, etc.) to contact candidates. Available vacancies are only advertised through the company's official channels ( and official Caterpillar emails are mandatory followed by the domain @cat.com. Also, the company does not request any type of payment (bank transfer, pix, etc.) for the purposes of the selection process. For more information click on the link: Posting Dates Novembro 19, 2025 – Novembro 30, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caterpillar Inc. by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr