Data Privacy & Ethics Lead
Up to £85,000 + bonus + benefits
Glasgow office 2 days per week
***It is essential you have previously worked for a UK bank in a similar role. We cannot offer sponsorship for this role***
Reporting to the Head of Data Governance & regulation you will be responsible leading the privacy team in ensuring the effective execution of data privacy compliance processes.
The Job:
* Work with the 2LOD DPO to enhance and further develop the data privacy RACI, ensuring this is adhered to and embedded across the business and lines of defence.
* Provide specialist and technical advice and guidance to relevant stakeholders in relation to the Data Protection Act and the requirements of the GDPR. This will involve regular interaction with senior business leaders to support and influence the delivery of compliant solutions within their business areas, and a balancing of risk and commercial influences.
* Support the Head of in maintaining a data protection culture across the business and monitoring compliance with the internal privacy control framework.
* Work with the 2LOD DPO to enhance and further develop the data privacy RACI, ensuring this is adhered to and embedded across the business and lines of defence.
* Developing the strategic direction of the privacy team, to ensure the team adopt the most appropriate approaches to compliance with the relevant legislation, regulation and guidance in this area. Specific focus should be given to AAAI and it’s governance and compliant implementation.
* Participate in UK governance bodies, committees, and relevant industry working groups to maintain expert knowledge of GDPR and data protection, as it applies to the Bank.
* Provide SME input into Executive and Board reporting.
* Responsible for providing senior management with a value-add service, enabling improved effectiveness of data protection risk management and control environments across the business.
The Person:
* 5 years + experience in a senior data protection role, with experience in leading a team of privacy professionals.
* Practical experience and a proven track record of dealing with data protection and privacy issues within a regulated organisation.
* Experience in managing data incidents and breaches.
* Experience of dealing with UK regulators and the ICO
* Ability to make sound judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around supporting the business in managing those risks.
* Strong stakeholder engagement, with demonstrable experience at senior leadership level
* Capacity to add value to the business through provoking insights and identifying process improvement opportunities.