Data Protection Officer

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with GDPR and local data protection laws. The DPO will monitor adherence to standards, create policies, and deliver training across the organization. Candidates should have 10-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in a financial institution, and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This role requires a high level of knowledge in data protection regulations and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in a data protection role at a regional or global company.
• Experience in a financial institution is preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with GDPR and local laws.
• Monitor the Bank's adherence to data protection standards.
• Deliver ongoing training on data protection.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management

Data protection compliance

Job description

Role : Data Protection Officer
Location : AbuDhabi
Role Purpose: Reporting directly to the Senior Management of the relevant department theData Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities include advising on Banks compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and local data protection laws monitoring Banks adherence to GDPR standards and acting as a point of contact with supervisory authorities in all relevant jurisdictions and data subjects. The DPO will also create policies that enforce compliance with relevant legislation and deliver ongoing data protection training to the Banks employees to meet required standards and to continually increase awareness of data protection measures across the group.

Key Accountabilities of the role

1. 1. Act as point of contact with relevant staff and internal teams as well as supervisory authorities in all relevant jurisdictions to ensure that the Banks data protection requirements are understood and adopted within appropriate timeframes
2. 2. Identify evaluate and enable the ongoing effectiveness of the Banks data processing activities
3. 3. Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
4. 4. Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the Bank
5. 4. Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels
6. 5. Maintain records of data processing operations
7. 6. Ensure the Bank addresses all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g. delete their information from the Banks databases)
8. 7. Liaise with other organisations/vendors who process data on behalf of the Bank
9. 8. Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies
10. 9. Perform audits and determine whether the Bank needs to alter its policies and procedures to comply with new regulations
11. 10. Offer consultation and advice on how to deal with privacy breaches
12. 11. Deliver training on data protection compliance to all Bank employees (e.g. GDPR local data protection regulation)
13. 12. Follow up with changes in the law and regulations and issue recommendations to ensure compliance

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• High and demonstrable knowledgeable in data protection rules and regulations in developed markets
• Special expertise in data protection role capable of advising senior management obtained in a regional or global institution
• An ability to understand create and run processes on data protection across the entire ADIB Group Companies
• Abilities to read and understand laws rules and regulations on data protection
• Strong analytical skills problem solving consulting and report writing
• Good presentation skills training delivery and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management and delivery skills

Previous relevant experience:

• 10-12 years experience working for regional or global company in data protection position
• Any of above experience obtained whilst working in a similar role for a financial institution would be a distinctive advantage

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority