Data Protection Analyst

Close Brothers Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Close Brothers Group seeks a Data Protection Subject Matter Expert to oversee data governance and compliance. You will lead risk management initiatives, ensure adherence to UK-GDPR, and educate staff on privacy protocols. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong data protection background in financial services, promoting a culture of awareness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK-GDPR and relevant regulations.
• Ability to train and educate others on data protection.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance measures and operational effectiveness of data protection controls.
• Support and conduct risk governance activities and thematic reviews.
• Maintain business systems and procedures compliance with data privacy laws.

Skills

Data Protection legislation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Independent judgment

Change management

Job description

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At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance & Leasing (CBAFL) team, where you will act as the subject matter expert for all things Data Protection across the division. You will support the Governance Manager in the delivery of CBAFL’s data protection program in accordance with Group policies and standards, as well as the division’s Governance & Control Framework.

This is a standalone role within the governance team where you will execute risk governance activities, and will promote a culture of awareness of data protection and drive consistent standards across CBAFL.

Our ideal team member will have experience in working in data protection, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations. We have preference for someone coming from within the financial services sector, preferably with lending products, but that's not a necessity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise on compliance including technical and organisational measures, and provide assurances on the operational effectiveness of data protection controls.
• Identify, measure, track, monitor and report on operational and conduct risks identified as a result of the team’s risk governance and first line control activities.
• Conduct thematic reviews as necessary, and bring to the attention of senior management any areas where there is perceived regulatory risk and work with Senior Management to resolve issues.
• Ensure data protection processes and procedures are adhered to, embedding the wider Group frameworks and satisfying internal stakeholders’ requirements.
• Support the continued enhancements across the business, from a 1st Line Risk Management perspective, to ensure customer outcomes and data protection are considered for all new projects and products.
• Support product risk reviews and report accordingly to the relevant committees.
• Maintain the business information asset register and review on a regular basis.
• Ensure business systems and procedures comply with all relevant data privacy and protections law, regulation and policy (including in relation to the retention and destruction of data).
• Create and deliver training to educate colleagues on data protection procedures to ensure compliance with UK-GDPR and other relevant regulations.
• Support the DPO and local businesses with data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and audits to ensure compliance with local data privacy laws.
• Establish and maintain a strong partnership with stakeholders across the three Lines of Defence, key business contacts and management.
• Remain up to date with FCA, CCA, OFT, FLA and other regulatory changes, along with business developments.
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.
• Manage risk logs, including actively following up outstanding actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of risk events, partnering with Operational colleagues to ensure actions are taken to prevent recurrence

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of Data Protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven record of successfully selecting and implementing appropriate privacy controls.
• In-depth knowledge of completing Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Experience of responding to Subject Access Requests.
• Strong ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making recommendations.
• Strong change and project management skills, including the ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively, and handle multiple deadlines in a diverse workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and communicate legislation in an accessible way.
• Self-motivated and delivery focussed; persistence and determination to get things done.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion and integrity.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Knowledge of the UK / Ireland asset finance and leasing industry.
• Knowledge of lease, hire purchase and loan documentation requirements for UK & Ireland.
• Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and Consumer regulatory requirements and how this interacts with business processes.
• Working knowledge of typical commercial and consumer lending policies.

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back.

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.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.