Data Protection Specialist (2523-DPS)

Our client in the financial sector is seeking to recruit a Data Protection Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of new data protection legislative and regulatory developments, industry best practices and ensure that policies, procedures, systems and processes are kept up to date accordingly.
• Undertake data protection reviews to assess compliance with data protection laws and regulations and internal policies & procedures and prepare compliance review reports.
• Assist in planning, executing and monitoring data protection related projects to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Participate in the design, implementation and review of data protection policies, procedures, systems and processes.
• Help in responding to data protection queries promptly and provide advice on data protection matters to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and data protection laws and regulations.
• Assist the company Data Protection Officer in liaising with regulatory authorities on data protection matters, inspections and audits.
• Participate in the conduct of data protection impact assessments for new projects, systems and processes involving personal data.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of training and awareness programs on data protection best practices and obligations.
• Work in close collaboration with Senior Compliance Specialists and assist them in the discharge of day-to-day duties and achieving compliance objectives in relation to data protection.
• Perform any other cognate duties aligned to business requirements.