🚀 Director, Digital Trust & Safety

Digital Trust and Safety is a critical function serving key clients in the consulting practice of KPMG. The role is designed for a dynamic executive capable of leading a growing team in a rapidly evolving domain.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and implement cybersecurity strategies that align with business objectives, while guiding the growth of KPMG’s cybersecurity practice by setting goals and defining the direction for the Digital Safety service offering.
• Client Engagement & Management: act as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring a high standard of service delivery, understanding client needs to tailor digital safety solutions, and advising on governance, policies, and procedures to enhance regulatory compliance.
• Project Oversight & Delivery: oversee the management of digital safety projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client expectations, while implementing effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and promote professional development by training team members in the latest digital safety technologies and methodologies.
• Thought Leadership & Innovation: stay updated on emerging digital threats and best practices, sharing valuable insights with clients and the KPMG team, and contribute to thought leadership by engaging in industry forums and producing relevant content.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: collaborate with KPMG's other solutions, such as audit, tax, and advisory, to integrate services into broader solutions, and work with global teams to leverage KPMG's international expertise in cybersecurity and digital safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in trust and safety, compliance, risk management, emerging technologies, or a related field within a digital environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Law, International Affairs, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing large teams in digital safety.
• Experience handling critical and sensitive incidents involving online abuse, security threats, and content moderation.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, online community dynamics, and risks associated with emerging technologies and user-generated content.
• Expertise in global regulatory frameworks, privacy laws, and compliance requirements related to digital trust and safety.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available).
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity & EEO Statement

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health. Eligible employees also receive personal time off and additional paid breaks throughout the year.