Data Privacy & Risk Strategist

Aviva plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Bonus scheme

Holiday allowance 29 days

Health & dental insurance

Share save plan

TaxSaver Travel

Product discounts

Career progression

Parental leave

Job summary

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland is seeking a Data Protection & Risk Specialist on a permanent basis. Reporting to the DPO, you will join the Second Line Risk Function to help meet data protection and regulatory obligations and provide independent oversight across the business.

You will partner with stakeholders to embed data protection accountability, support the DPO, oversee subject rights, privacy complaints, and data breaches, and monitor regulatory changes to embed privacy in initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Protection, Risk, Compliance or a similar second-line regulatory role.
• Experience working within Financial Services, Insurance or another regulated environment would be highly beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data governance principles, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic advice.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders while providing independent oversight and constructive challenge.
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing risk, with a practical and hands-on approach to problem solving and delivering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to embed data protection accountability and provide guidance on the effective management of data risks and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO), acting as delegate when required, and assist with the day-to-day operation of the data protection framework, including data protection queries and impact assessments.
• Oversee the management of data subject rights requests, privacy complaints and personal data breaches, ensuring regulatory obligations are met and opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Monitor changes in data protection regulation and support business initiatives by providing practical advice to ensure privacy considerations are appropriately embedded.
• Provide independent oversight, challenge and reporting on data risks, controls and remediation activities, helping the business identify, assess and manage data-related risks effectively.

Skills

Data Protection

Risk

Compliance

GDPR

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Job description

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland is seeking a Data Protection & Risk Specialist on a permanent basis. Reporting to the DPO, you will join the Second Line Risk Function to help meet data protection and regulatory obligations and provide independent oversight across the business.

You will partner with stakeholders to embed data protection accountability, support the DPO, oversee subject rights, privacy complaints, and data breaches, and monitor regulatory changes to embed privacy in initiatives.