Data Protection Officer

DescriptionRole : Data Protection OfficerLocation : AbuDhabi Role Purpose:Reporting directly to the Senior Management of the relevant department theData Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities include advising on Banks compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and local data protection laws monitoring Banks adherence to GDPR standards and acting as a point of contact with supervisory authorities in all relevant jurisdictions and data subjects. The DPO will also create policies that enforce compliance with relevant legislation and deliver ongoing data protection training to the Banks employees to meet required standards and to continually increase awareness of data protection measures across the group.Key Accountabilities of the role 1. Act as point of contact with relevant staff and internal teams as well as supervisory authorities in all relevant jurisdictions to ensure that the Banks data protection requirements are understood and adopted within appropriate timeframes2. Identify evaluate and enable the ongoing effectiveness of the Banks data processing activities3. Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)4. Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the Bank4. Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels5. Maintain records of data processing operations6. Ensure the Bank addresses all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g. delete their information from the Banks databases)7. Liaise with other organisations/vendors who process data on behalf of the Bank8. Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies9. Perform audits and determine whether the Bank needs to alter its policies and procedures to comply with new regulations10. Offer consultation and advice on how to deal with privacy breaches11. Deliver training on data protection compliance to all Bank employees (e.g. GDPR local data protection regulation)12. Follow up with changes in the law and regulations and issue recommendations to ensure complianceSpecialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:High and demonstrable knowledgeable in data protection rules and regulations in developed marketsSpecial expertise in data protection role capable of advising senior management obtained in a regional or global institutionAn ability to understand create and run processes on data protection across the entire ADIB Group CompaniesAbilities to read and understand laws rules and regulations on data protectionStrong analytical skills problem solving consulting and report writingGood presentation skills training delivery and excellent verbal and written communication skillsProject management and delivery skillsPrevious relevant experience:10-12 years experience working for regional or global company in data protection positionAny of above experience obtained whilst working in a similar role for a financial institution would be a distinctive advantage Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills English Language,JSP,IT Help Desk,General Services,After Sales Service,Commerce Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1