Head of Data Protection, Uk, Europe and Apac - London, United Kingdom - Royal Bank of Canada

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Job Summary

What is the opportunity?


The
Head of Data Protection, UK, Europe and APAC works with key business and Compliance leaders to promote demonstrable compliance with data protection and privacy regulations across all RBC businesses and functions in UK, Europe and APAC.


Reporting to RBC's Global Chief Privacy Officer, this role leads a team of Data Protection Officers who provide advice, oversight and challenge to RBC businesses and functional groups throughout the region, to ensure appropriate protection of personal information of RBC clients and employees.


What will you do?

  • Oversee compliance with applicable data protection laws and RBC's Enterprise Privacy Risk Management Policy;
  • Drive a culture of privacy by advocating for appropriate safeguarding of personal information, privacy by design, and integration of the RBC privacy principles across the region;
  • Manage, develop and lead a team of Data Protection Officers to ensure appropriate oversight of all businesses and functional groups, including branches and subsidiaries;
  • Provide a quarterly assessment/opinion on the risk profile of the businesses within the region;
  • Represent the Privacy function on internal and external committees, including actively participating as a member of the Global Privacy and Compliance Senior Leadership teams;
  • Utilize the open and effective channels within Global Privacy Office and the Compliance function, for the escalation and reporting of issues requiring attention; and

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Significant expertise in privacy, regulatory compliance, or regulatory risk management practices
  • Experience in senior roles within financial institutions
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Proven effective stakeholdering and communication skills
  • University degree in law, business, finance or a related field

Nice-to-have

  • Privacy Accreditation (IAPP)
  • J.D. or L.L.M

What's in it for you?


We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.

We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.


  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and highperforming team
  • Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills
Coaching Others, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Problem Solving, Results-Oriented


Additional Job Details

Address:

100


BISHOPSGATE:

LONDON

City:

London


Country:

United Kingdom


Work hours/week:

35


Employment Type:

Full time


Platform:

Law and Compliance


Job Type:

Regular


Pay Type:

Salaried


Posted Date:


Application Deadline:


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