Data Protection Compliance Officer at Robert Walters

Description

• The leading private equity and investment advisory firm is seeking a proactive individual with an in-depth knowledge of data privacy and data protection principles that underpin international data privacy legislation (GDPR). The successful individual should have an awareness of developing legislation and best practices across key jurisdictions and markets. Responsibilities of the role will include supporting the ongoing data retention and deletion framework and third-party risk management (TPRM) whilst working closely with other teams and external consultants. An effective Data Protection Compliance Officer will oversee the data privacy team ensuring the completion of key data privacy risk assessments, they will also require, a demonstrated leadership ability to implement effective data privacy frameworks.

Key qualifications for the Data Protection Compliance Officer:

• 5+ years in leading a data privacy team
• Hold at least one certification; CIPP, CIPT, ISEB
• Law degree, legal advisory, accounting, or audit experience advantageous
• Knowledge of EU data privacy and protection regulations

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure ongoing adherence to data privacy laws and regulations
• Lead GDPR data retention projects in collaboration with internal departments
• Be a direct point of contact for the data privacy team
• Liaise with DCC, internal functions, executive leadership, and external counsel
• Assist in the performance of assessments and maintenance of Processing Activity in accordance with the GDPR
• Guarantee the ongoing improvement of privacy governance frameworks
• Oversight and review of key corporate projects
• Working with the Information Security functions to perform assessment reviews on a periodic basis
• Assist with cross-functional communication to ensure employee awareness of data privacy
• Informing the DCC of strategic changes and act as a subject matter expert on data protection
• Key personal skills for a Data Protection Compliance Officer:

Project management

• Strong academic background
• Ability to work independently
• Having a growth mindset
• Natural ability to develop relationships