Data Privacy Advisor

Barclays Business Banking; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Data Privacy Advisor to enhance their data privacy practices. The role requires extensive knowledge of global data privacy laws, particularly in the UK, US, and EU, and involves developing policies, managing risks, and training staff on compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and experience in a financial context.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dedicated data privacy role, ideally within financial services.
• Excellent understanding of global data privacy regulations.
• Experience in identifying and managing data privacy risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct training on data privacy obligations for employees.
• Identify and mitigate data privacy risks.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Law, IT, or related field

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Barclays are seeking an experienced and dedicated Data Privacy Advisory professional to join our team. You will play a crucial role in strengthening our first line of defence by ensuring the effective implementation of data privacy requirements across the organisation. In this role, you will provide expert advice on global data privacy regulations, with a particular focus on the UK, US, and EU, while identifying and managing risks and engaging with key stakeholders across the financial services business.

To be successful as a Data Privacy Advisor, you should have experience with:

• Previous experience in a dedicated data privacy role, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Excellent understanding of global data privacy requirements, with in-depth knowledge of UK, US, and EU regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Previous experience in identifying, managing, and mitigating data privacy risks as part of the first line of defence.
  
  

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Demonstrated success in engaging with senior stakeholders, ideally within the financial services sector.
  
  

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This will be based in our Glasgow or Knutsford office.

Purpose of the role

To develop and implement data privacy policies, procedures and monitoring the adherence to these policies across the organisation.

Accountabilities

• Identification and assessment of potential risks related to data privacy and implement measures to mitigate these risks and enhance overall data protection.
• Development and implementation of an effective incident response plan for data breaches and coordinating with relevant teams to investigate and address incidents promptly.
• Provision of data privacy training and awareness to employees by educating employees about their data privacy obligations, how to manage personal data securely, and how to identify and report data privacy breaches.
• Identification of areas for improvement and implementation of enhancements to the data privacy programme.
• Development and implementation of data privacy policies, procedures and monitoring the adherence to these policies across the organisation.
• Development and implementation of Barclays Data Privacy strategy aligned with the bank's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Definition and enforcement of data privacy policies and procedures to ensure data protection, security, and compliance.
• Partnering with stakeholders to drive improvements in the understanding, appropriate use and protection of personal data.
• Development and maintenance of a comprehensive data privacy governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
  

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
  
  

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

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  Mid-Senior level

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