Data Protection Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Close Brothers Group
Description
OVERALL SUMMARY
Join the Close Brothers Group Data Protection Team where you will be part of the second line of defence to embed the Group's Data Protection framework and approach for effective data protection management.
It assists specific businesses in managing their data protection risks in line with groupwide requirements, and in transparently managing their related risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Advice and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Advise business stakeholders when completing Data Protection Impact Assessments for new and revised processing of personal data, especially regarding assessment of risk and associated control implementation
- Advise business stakeholders within context of third party management where personal data is in scope, in collaboration with Information Security and Procurement teams
- Assist in investigation, resolution and remedial action of data protection related incidents.
- Report outcomes to the Group Data Protection Manager and where appropriate Data Protection Officer
- Host regular sessions with stakeholders in covered businesses, to build awareness of data protection requirements and to highlight areas of emerging risk
- Deliver data protection training tailored to roles and responsibilities of individuals within the business
- Horizon scanning of relevant industry updates and cascade as appropriate
Monitoring:
- Review and challenge data protection related documents produced by covered businesses, including documents such as Data Protection Impact Assessments, Information Asset Registers and Fair Processing Notices.
- Monitor completion and accuracy of Information Asset Registers
- Review high risk supplier contracts as identified through the Data Protection Impact Assessment process
- Ensure Information Asset Owners are aware of their responsibilities and have relevant business unit procedures aligned to the Group Data Protection Policy.
Reporting:
- Escalate data protection risks and issues to the Group Data Protection Manager.
- Review businessreported management information and risk assessments, challenging its accuracy, conclusions drawn from it, and appropriateness of actions to address any issues identified.
- Create Group level management information to assist in oversight and trend analysis
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF HAVE/ARE:
- Obtained or be actively seeking a Practitioner level Certification in Data Protection, Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe qualification or equivalent
- Expertise in national and European data protection laws, specifically including indepth understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
- Understand technical data security measures available to the business
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of the business
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
- Degree level or equivalent education or qualified by experience
- Financial services experience
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
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Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
The Company
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. We employ over 3,500 people, principally in the UK.
Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.We remain focused on markets and services we know and understand, developing leading positions and unrivalled expertise.
Our approach is prudent and considered enabling us to grow sustainably, through all market conditions, building confidence among our depositors and investors.
Our businesses have remained local as we continue to provide bespoke services, and developing long-term relationships ensuring our success in the future.
What they do is important - they are the doers and makers of things, the wealth creators, the investors and the savers.
We ensure our services meet their specific needs and invest to support them as they grow.These principles, founded in ou
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