This role reports to the Head of the Global Data Protection Office, within the Legal function. The Global Data Protection Office develops and maintains the Data Protection programme for the Bank and provides legal advice on data protection matters to internal stakeholders across the Bank.
Main Duties:
- Assist the Head of Data Protection Office to develop and implement Bank-wide Data Protection policies and procedures.
- Provide advice to stakeholders on initiatives which involve the processing of personal data.
- Conduct data protection assessments, including DPIAs, LIAs, TIAs and TRAs.
- Develop and review data protection documentation such as privacy notices, template data processing and transfer agreements, consent forms and data protection clauses within client and vendor agreements.
- Advice and support negotiations of data processing and transfer agreements.
- Conduct horizon scanning for relevant new and updated data protection laws, regulations, guidance and regulatory and court decisions and update stakeholders.
- Responding to public consultations from authorities or regulators.
- Provide advice and support on implementation of new data protection requirements.
- Provide advice on the handling of Data Subject Rights requests.
- Responding to data protection queries from regulators, third parties and clients.
- Promote data protection awareness.
- Advice the Bank on responding to Personal Data events.
- Advising on data protection investigations by data protection authorities and data protection litigation.
- Leading interactions with data protection authorities, where necessary.
- Conducting reviews of data protection practices of departments within the Bank.
Requirements
- LLB or JD from University
- CIPM, CIPP or other relevant data protection certifications is preferred.
- At least 5 years PQE, with significant experience in data protection in an in-house role
- Experience in advising on data protection laws of multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in a data protection compliance or governance role is preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to provide pragmatic advice.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to complex demands in a diverse culture.
