Data Protection Officer - Legal Experience, Data Protection

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER- Legal experience, data protection, data privacy governance models

KEY SKILLS: Legal experience, data protection, data privacy governance models and controls - LONDON - 6 MONTH CONTRACT - FINANCIAL SECTOR - UP TO £400/DAY

A top tier one investment bank and seeking a DATA PROTECTION OFFICER to join their growing team. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years experience of data protection matters within a large Financial Institution.

The data protection officer will ideally come from a legal background or will have at least two years experience working as a lawyer. You will have a keen interest in IT transactions and will also have a good understanding of data privacy governance models and controls, particularly within the financial sector.

The successful data protection officer with have a good understanding of data protection legal and regulatory obligations within theUKand it is essential that you have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

KEY SKILLS:

- A lawyer (a practicing certificate is not required) with at least two years of post-qualification experience or Snr Data Protection Officer with at least 3 years solid experience within a large Financial Institution
- Experience and a keen interest in data protection matters, including transactional work and standalone advice (such as data security, audits, compliance, policies, subject access requests and international reviews).
- Experience and a keen interest in IT transactions including outsourcing, procurement and service contracts, E-commerce matters, software contracts and digital media.
- A good understanding of data privacy governance models and controls, with particular reference to the financial sector.
- Proven ability to manage work and projects across entities and regions
- Familiarity in translating complex legislation into specific and clear business-focused guidance.
- A good understanding of data protection legal and regulatory obligations within theUKand a good technical understanding of international privacy legislation and regulation.
- It is essential that you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, including training experience.

Paying competitive market rates, this contract position is an excellent prospect for anyone seeking a career within an enterprising company.

If you feel you have the suitable skills, please do not hesitate to apply ASAP (Or get in-touch if you have any queries).

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