Director, Associate General Counsel, Chime
Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI
$264-345k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$264-345k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in-house, with an emphasis on helping build or maintain privacy and security programs
- Interest in, and experience advising on, AI enablement and governance
- Experience advising a security team on best practices and preparedness
- Proven track record leading a team
- Ability to translate legal and regulatory expectations into actionable, pragmatic guidance
- Experience helping to craft privacy policies and procedures for business teams while advising on risks and providing practical options for mitigating those risks
- Flexibility in managing shifting priorities as part of a creative and dynamic business
- Outstanding professional judgment and excellent communication and drafting skills
- Comfort with advising senior business leaders (including executive-level management)
What the job involves
- Chime is looking for an Associate General Counsel to lead our Privacy & Security team
- The Director will work cross-functionally with marketing, security, engineering, product, data, and member support teams to manage Chime’s privacy program in compliance with applicable privacy and data security laws and regulations
- The Associate General Counsel will also play a key role in Chime’s AI governance program
- Advise teams on privacy laws, with a particular emphasis on financial privacy
- Take the lead in maintaining Chime’s privacy program to ensure it meets evolving regulatory expectations
- Work cross-functionally to develop and help manage privacy impact assessments and ensure that privacy by design is embedded in everything Chime does
- Work collaboratively with product counsel to advise on privacy aspects of product design
- Develop and conduct both general and role-specific privacy trainings
- Support Chime’s security team, including by supporting scenario planning exercises and advising on reportability of incidents to the extent they arise
- Stay abreast of regulatory and industry trends in privacy and security laws, including new regimes and requirements that may become applicable as the business evolves, and work with cross functional partners to implement necessary changes
- Help maintain and update privacy and security policies and notices
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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