Global Data Protection Officer - Senior Privacy Consultant - International Bank

Global Data Protection Officer – Senior Privacy Consultant – International Bank

Excellent opportunity opens for a seasoned Banking professional with excellent Global Regulatory knowledge to join an International Bank and act as it's Data Protection Officer in each European and Asia Pacific jurisdiction. In particular:

• Oversee and maintain European and APAC privacy programmes.
• Provide leadership and advice to business stakeholders.
• Oversee the documenting and maintenance of Records of Processing Activity (ROPA)
• Oversee and advise on risk assessments including DPIA, LIA and TIA. 
• Support the business in achieving business goals in a manner consistent with sound risk management.
• Liaise with the Privacy Office, Legal and Procurement support negotiation of any agreements relating to the protection of information and personal data, provide oversight to external counsel (as required), and 
• Participate as a privacy representative on applicable regional and global governance committees.
• Contribute as a regional privacy leader to the committees and working groups of the global Privacy Office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Data Protection Officer for this International Bank and its’ subsidiaries in Europe and the Asia Pacific Region, including being registered officially as the Data Protection Officer in required jurisdictions in Europe and the Asia Pacific Region such as the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, and Singapore.  
• Provide privacy expertise and guidance and be responsible for regional privacy management in Europe and the Asia Pacific Region, including:
• informing and advising the Bank and its employees carrying out data processing of their obligations pursuant to applicable Data Protection regulation in Europe and the Asia Pacific Region, including but not limited to;
• fostering a Data Protection culture among employees;
• incident management and maintaining related procedures (including advising on regulatory and data subject notification requirements); access request management and maintaining related procedures (including monitoring of relevant mailboxes);
• working with HR and the business to assess the application and, if required, onboarding of regulatory changes/developments in relation to privacy and protection of information; and maintaining regional policies and communicating policies to stakeholders;
• monitoring compliance with applicable Data Protection regulation and the Bank’s internal policies in relation to the protection of personal data, including the assignment of responsibilities, awareness-raising and training of employees involved in processing operations, and the related audits;
• conducting and advising on privacy impact assessments on new initiatives and revised programs involving the region and monitoring performance in accordance with applicable Data Protection regulation;
• providing guidance on privacy requirements for any new business activities and helping to ensure proper implementation of those plans, consistent with legal and regulatory objectives;
• advising on privacy related provisions in agreements, including commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and employment contracts; 
• co-operating with Data Protection regulators in Europe and Asia Pacific Region and acting as the contact point for such regulators on issues relating to processing, including any consultation processes required by applicable Data Protection regulation; 
• maintaining any necessary registrations for the Bank and its subsidiaries with Data Protection regulators in Europe and the Asia Pacific Region; and
• establishing and maintaining a database of all privacy related policies and procedures for compliance with Data Protection regulations in Europe and Asia Pacific Region including a framework of responsibilities;

Other Responsibilities;

• Lead and oversee Regulatory Compliance Management activities
• Create, maintain and contribute to quarterly and annual privacy risk management reporting for the region and globally
• Accountable for the timely escalation and resolution of privacy regulatory issues and deficiencies and ensure satisfactory resolution
• As a member of the Global Privacy Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contribute to program initiatives to support efficiencies 
• Attend all applicable regional and global governance committees and provide updates and any necessary escalations to senior management and the Board of Directors for regional subsidiaries.

Interested? Please Apply!

For any questions regarding your application, please feel free to contact me directly at or through LinkedIn. 

Bank Banking Capital Markets Financial Services Investment Banking Corporate Banking Finance Compliance Regulation Regulatory Compliance Global Regulatory Affairs GRA CGRA Risk Governance DPO Data Protection OfficerPrivacy Consultant Regulatory Risk International WFH Remote Hybrid Flexible ROPA DPIA LIA TIA SLT GPO Global Privacy Office