Data Privacy Manager

As a Data Privacy Manager at our client, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the bank’s data privacy and protection initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations, particularly GDPR and PECR, while developing and maintaining policies that safeguard the personal and sensitive information of our customers and employees. This position requires a hybrid skill set combining deep subject matter expertise in privacy regulations and strong project management capabilities. You will drive the bank’s privacy programs, ensuring they are implemented efficiently and effectively across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Privacy Compliance: Ensure that the bank adheres to all relevant data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PECR) across all regions and business units.
• Policy Development: Create, update, and enforce data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular privacy risk assessments and audits to identify areas of vulnerability, recommend solutions, and implement safeguards to minimize exposure.
• Data Breach Response: Lead the incident response team in the event of a data breach or privacy incident. Oversee investigation, reporting, and mitigation efforts.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on privacy obligations and data protection best practices.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with legal, IT, cybersecurity, HR, and other departments to integrate privacy requirements into business processes and technological systems.
• Vendor Management: Review and assess third-party vendors for compliance with the bank's data privacy policies, ensuring secure handling of data by external partners.
• Data Subject Rights: Manage requests related to data subject access, rectification, and erasure, ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and submit regular reports to senior management and regulators on data privacy matters, including risk assessments, audit findings, and compliance status.
• Project Management: Oversee privacy-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Develop and manage project plans, track milestones, and ensure delivery against set timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with evolving data privacy regulations, emerging risks, and industry trends. Continuously evaluate and improve the bank's privacy program to maintain a competitive and compliant edge.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CISSP, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data privacy, risk management, or compliance, with proven experience in project management, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Knowledge:
  • Expert understanding of GDPR and PECR regulations and their application within a large organization. This knowledge will be tested during the recruitment process.
  • Data Privacy SME: Proven experience in driving privacy initiatives and embedding data protection into business practices.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large-scale privacy-related projects from inception to completion.
• Competencies:
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify privacy risks and propose actionable solutions. Candidates will be asked to provide specific examples during the interview process.
  • Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with a proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders across various departments. Interview questions will explore past experiences in engaging cross-functional teams.
  • Delivery Planning: Experience in developing project plans, managing resources, and delivering successful outcomes within set timeframes. Competency-based questions will focus on your ability to plan and deliver against challenging deadlines.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to translate complex privacy regulations into practical business processes.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and information security standards.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with data privacy management tools, encryption technologies, and data mapping