Data Protection Expert

Within the Chief Compliance Officer function we are looking for a talented and proactive resource to join the team as Data Protection Expert .

The ideal candidate will support the team working on the following activities:

• Report to the Head of Data Protection (who in turn reports to the Chief Compliance Officer)
• Provide advisory support to the business in connection with data protection matters, including opinions on Data Protection Impact Assessments, for all asset management and non-regulated companies falling under the relevant perimeter
• Timely perform DPO monitoring and control activities for all asset management and non-regulated companies falling under the relevant perimeter and drafting the respective operational reports
• Draft the DPO Reports for all asset management and non-regulated companies falling under the relevant perimeter for the senior management and Board of Directors
• Liaise with the Data Protection Officers abroad in relation to data protection related matters regarding any of the asset management foreign entities
• Support global/local projects and initiatives identifying and providing solution for data protection related matters
• Provide support in preparing training initiatives on personal data protection topics

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• University level degree or comparable, preferably in law, political sciences or economics
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1 level)
• Successful track record of at least 4 years in prior legal or internal control functions with a specific focus on data protection matters, especially in complex environments, with a view of being able to discharge the assigned tasks with a high level of autonomy
• Adequate knowledge of the relevant European and Italian legal framework
• Adequate knowledge of internal control systems and processes commonly adopted in the asset management industry
• Problem-solving and analytical skillset
• Ability to drive topics and deliver results even under pressure and time constraints
• Availability to travel in Italy and abroad
• Team player