The Client:
An Irish multinational retailer with Headquarters in Dublin is looking to hire a Compliance Specialist to join their team to assist with the development, delivery and maintenance of the ongoing data protection compliance programme.
The Opportunity:
- Reporting into and working directly with the Compliance Manager
- Join a fast-paced, commercial environment, with the opportunity to work with key stakeholders within the business
- You will be responsible for maintaining requirements for compliance with data protection laws and supporting senior management in defining actions to support compliance
- Play a critical role in promoting awareness across the business of GDPR compliance obligations and advise on policies and procedures
- Excellent package & benefits
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver and maintain the ongoing data protection compliance programme
- Responsible for assessing projects for GDPR risks, building in data privacy considerations for projects that process personal data
- Support key data protection processes for breach management and data subject access requests
- Act as an SME focal point for information requests regarding Compliance & Data Protection
- Assist with identifying and supporting the resolution of risks
- Responsible for conducting risk assessments and reporting on findings
- Monitor and understand key trends and issues both internally and externally, and identify opportunities for improvement in processes
The Ideal Candidate:
- 3+ years experience in compliance or a legal setting
- Qualification in Compliance and/or Data Protection
- Extensive knowledge of data protection concepts, principles, regulation and legislation, including an in-depth understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions advising on Compliance topics
