Data Protection Expert
Join Openbank the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity! With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, we're leading the way in digital banking. From loans and mortgages to a cutting-edge, fully automated investment platform, our products are transforming the industry.
At Openbank, we pride ourselves on simplicity, agility, and security, earning us the title of the most recommended Spanish bank among our customers. And we're not stopping there! We recently expanded internationally, in Mexico and the United States, there's never been a more exciting time to join our team.
If you're passionate about digital innovation, eager to make an impact, and ready to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company, then we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of our journey to redefine banking for the digital age!
Mission:
Our objective is to provide data protection support to different products and services of the entity, which is in full international expansion, reporting to the Data Protection Officer. For them, it is necessary to have knowledge of data protection in (i) financial services and financing products: buy now pay later, credit cards, loans, etc. and (ii) in the implementation of the regulations in different geographies of the European Union.
The successful candidate should have experience in a similar data protection role and have a proven track record of delivering results in a challenging environment. The individual will be capable of delivering results, with and through colleagues and peers, both cross functionally and cross jurisdictionally. The role will require working cross functionally and cross jurisdiction daily, so cross jurisdiction privacy knowledge is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Provide practical guidance and advice internally on Data Protection matters while working as part of data protection team.Participate in all processes that deal with the processing of personal data and providing relevant consultations,Advise and support business functions on data protection issues arising day-to-day.Ensure compliance with international, national, state, and local privacy laws and regulations.Create and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data protections laws.Perform DPIAs, PIAs and LI assessments and build/maintain the client’s RoPAAnalyze risk associated with data processing operations and monitoring compliance with GDPR and other personal data legal requirements.Mantain processes for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating, and acting on all requests/complaints concerning the organization’s privacy policies and procedures.To be successful in the role you must have:
+8 years of relevant legal/ compliance experience, including at a law firm or prior in-house experience.Degree in Law; master's degree in technology and or data protection (desirable).Advanced English level (C1). Other languages such as German, Dutch or Portuguese will be a plus!Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Excellent analytical, reading, comprehension, writing skills and strong attention to detail.