Data Protection Officer

About the role
AXA Global Healthcare are looking an experienced Data Protection Officer to manage and lead the delivery of Data Privacy management across the company, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With the increase in Artificial Intelligence use across most companies in the UK we're looking for someone with a passion and understanding for AI, as in this role you'll look to implement necessary controls to meet Group requirements for AI use.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work part of your week away from home, at our Tunbridge Wells office.
What you'll be doing:
Monitoring both local and other relevant Data Privacy and AI Compliance Policy related regulations impacting AGH and adapting the local Data Privacy and AI Compliance Policy to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
As an experienced subject matter expert, you'll provide professional advice and guidance to the businesses on Data Protection and AI Compliance both in the UK, the EU and in globally significant markets
Accountability for communication and reporting to local Data Protection authorities and other relevant regulators on behalf of AGH
Providing expertise on reviewing internal or external confidentiality agreements related to data
Reviewing and monitoring business activities and vendors' contracting/management to ensure compliance with local Data Privacy legislation, AI Compliance and AGH Policy requirements
Oversight of incidents involving Personal Data, including adopting and supporting the implementation of detailed requirements or guidelines to ensure compliant handling of specific matters as deemed necessary
Inclusion in project and process involving a change, performing Data Privacy Impact Assessment, and providing sign-off when satisfied that each project or process is compliant with the Policy and applicable local requirements
Effective interaction with AGH Group entities, supporting them in achieving compliance with applicable Data Protection Regulations and AXA Standards and implementing and maintaining an effective monitoring and oversight structure
Responsible for implementation of the AXA Group minimum requirements on artificial intelligence compliance, including Human agency and oversight, safety, privacy and data governance, diversity, non-discrimination and fairness
Implement AXA Interim Generative AI Policy
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.
About you
We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you're excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.
What we're looking for:
Suitable experience at a senior level within a regulated financial services company, with education to a professional standard in data privacy or relevant equivalent field
Ability to understand and assimilate complex information quickly and accurately
Ability to develop strong professional relationships with managers at all levels of the business, requiring strong influencing and communication skills, and an ability to challenge both tactfully and in a value adding way
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
A good awareness of the financial services industry (health insurance industry preferred but not essential)
A firm grasp of effective report writing and general written skills
An understanding of AI and its developments, with a strong interest in the subject
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
Please be aware that this position is a Certified Function role under the SM&CR regime, which means the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level of background screening requirements.
What we offer
At AXA Global Healthcare, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
Competitive annual salary
Annual company & performance-based bonus
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
AXA employee discounts
Gym benefits
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About AXA
With a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.
But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.
You'll work in an open and supportive environment where you'll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things - nationally and internationally. You'll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you'll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.
Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it's about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone - regardless of difference.
Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA - Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical checkup to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.