CIB Data Protection Correspondent (DPC) - Italy - Porto or Lisbon Lisboa

Overview

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About The Job: BNPP Group Personal Data Protection framework responds to GDPR requirements. The DPC supports the Data Protection Officer (DPO) by supervising compliance, providing
- level controls, and embedding data protection into processes within the Territory or Entity per the Group structure.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Territory DPO in exchanges with authorities responsible for data protection, in coordination with the Business Line DPO.
• Assist the Territory DPO in supervising and monitoring the implementation of main responsibilities, including:
• Review and advise on Group policies and guidelines on Personal Data Protection; monitor consistency (consent,
  - border transfers, data retention/obsolescence).
• Review and advise on Privacy by Design principles from design stage through lifecycle of projects, products, services, processes and systems.
• Provide advice on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and monitor correct PIAs.
• Monitor local implementation of Group security strategy in line with data protection regulations.
• Contribute to risk evaluation in case of personal data breaches and participate in local Data Protection Committees when requested by the DPO.
• Support the DPO to oversee Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Supervise and escalate
  - compliance with regulations to data protection authorities and senior management.
• Assist with local language, law and practices as required.
• Assist in building and implementing awareness programs to promote a culture of personal data protection.
• Support
  - level controls and independent data protection testing to monitor compliance with regulations and internal rules.
• Carry out
  - level controls on processes related to personal data protection and evaluate effectiveness of 1st line controls.

Confidentiality

The DPC will be bound by secrecy or confidentiality concerning performance of duties, in accordance with applicable laws.

Profile and Skills to Success

Background

• 6+ years’ experience with significant knowledge in Data Protection/Privacy and banking sector.
• Understanding of data processing operations, including business applications and data use.
• Experience in transversal management and in interacting with regulators is a plus.
• Experience managing compliance programs on regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of information technology, digital technologies and information security controls.

Business Skills

• Fluent in English (mandatory); Italian professional proficiency preferred.
• Data Protection concepts, risk knowledge and awareness, data quality & security, regulatory understanding, business analytics, and knowledge of new technologies and digital law.
• IT risk and cybersecurity awareness.

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to communicate across the bank on behalf of the DPO.
• Attention to detail, rigor, and ability to lead and work transversally.
• Independence, objectivity, integrity, creativity, problem solving, client focus, and motivation.

Transversal Skills

• Analytical ability; ability to develop networks; process development and adaptation; negotiation; change management support.

Conduct

• Role model for good conduct; proactive, transparent and accountable for conduct risks.
• Consider implications of actions on colleagues, partners and clients; take responsibility for team conduct.

Qualifications

Qualification in Data Privacy is highly valued. Additional professional qualifications relevant to Data Protection are encouraged, such as:

• CIPP/E, CIPP/IT, CIPM, PC. dp, FIP, ISEB Data Protection or equivalent.

Why join BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution with international presence.

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strive to reflect the society we serve and provide equal employment opportunities to all job seekers. We encourage work/life balance and offer remote working options within our Smart Working framework where applicable.

Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. If selected, additional documentation may be required to support the hiring process.