Associate, Data Privacy And Protection

Who Are We?

We’re the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO. Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Global Funds Banking, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here’s to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

The Senior Associate, Information Security & Privacy, UK will support and report to the Senior Manager, Information Security & Privacy, UK with regulatory responsibilities for the business aspects of Privacy and information security at HSBC Innovation Banking. This role is within COO, with a reporting lineup into the EMEA COO. 

This role will support the Head of Information Security & Privacy to oversee and monitor HSBC Innovation Banking to ensure compliance with applicable existing and emerging laws and regulations. 

Key Responsibilities 

·         Support the Head of Information Security & Privacy in the delivery and maintenance of the Bank's information security and privacy activities. 

·         Operate within the terms of the applicable decision-making frameworks and RACI models to ensure that the Bank can provide the required level of evidence to the UK regulators regarding independence and risk management activities. 

·         Partnering with the First and Second line of defence Controls, Risk and Compliance functions to monitor and review output including UK ROPA, DPIA and LIAs, DSRs, data breach management.? 

·         Ensure that Privacy and security risks are identified and managed through the specified channels.  

·         Support the drafting, assessing and implementation of policies, guidance and process relating to information security and privacy. 

·         Review internal monitoring of the Bank's compliance against information security, Privacy and related compliance areas in line with identified key performance indicators and measures. 

·         Administer the Bank's Internal information security and privacy Forum, liaising with attendees on agenda items, preparing papers, attending and minuting meetings. 

·         Support projects and/or initiatives which entail UK information security or privacy requirements.? 

·         Contribute to and assist in the delivery of the information security and privacy training and awareness programmes. 

·         Promote a culture of choice, control, transparency and proportionate security in handling personal data by working with and influencing internal and external stakeholders 

·         Support the Head of in the provision of advice on compliance, regulatory and risk management issues relating to Privacy and information security matters. 

Requirements

Person Specification 

·         Experience working within information security and Privacy and broader risk management.  

·         Experience of assessing key documents such as frameworks, policies and procedures. 

·         Understanding and working knowledge of Privacy, Data Protection and Information Security principles and protocols. 

·         Flexible and responsive with a proactive approach to problem solving. 

·         Able to inspire, influence and enthuse others. 

·         Thorough and detailed approach to assessing records. 

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Equal Opportunities

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