Job Title
Senior Data Privacy Specialist
Job Description
The Role
The Senior Data Privacy Specialist of the Reinsurance Division of Pacific Life (including UnderwriteMe) is accountable for the data protection compliance programme and for identifying and escalating data protection compliance risks.
The incumbent in this role is expected to be highly proactive, motivated and play a key part in developing a culture of data protection compliance consistent with the Pacific Life target culture and consistent with our Values and Behaviours. The incumbent in this role will work in collaboration with: the legal team in Pacific Life Re; the privacy team accountable for Pacific Life’s US privacy programme; and the teams working in data security and data governance.
The Senior Data Privacy Specialist is required to:
act independently;
provide expert knowledge of data protection law and practices in the UK and EU;
inform and advise Pacific Life Re & UMe entities and their staff of their obligations pursuant to GDPR and other data protection laws relevant to the Pacific Life Re Division;
monitor compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws;
provide advice re data protection impact assessments and monitor performance;
perform each task to be carried out with due regard to the risk associated with processing operations, taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing;
advise on data breaches and act as a key member of a data incident response team;
assist with streamlining processes and enhancing collaboration across Pacific Life in all privacy matters.
Duties
Shape the agenda for data protection compliance programme based on identified level of compliance risk and any changes to the data protection requirements. Prepare plans for monitoring the risk. Report and escalate data protection compliance risks accordingly.
Maintain a clear understanding of the data flows of the business of the Reinsurance Division of Pacific Life. Responsibility for ensuring adequate data transfer mechanisms are in place. Influencing the technical and organisational security measures in place to protect personal data and continuously assessing the adequacy of such measures.
Provide expert, up to date knowledge of data protection law and practices in relation to business transactions and 3rd party arrangements. Support the business in data protection impact assessments. Contribute to third party risk assessments.
Responsibility for creating and maintaining comprehensive records and policies relating to data protection compliance.
Raise awareness of data protection issues and ensure the adequate training of staff. Proactively engage with teams to assist them to develop and maintain proportionate data protection compliance process and procedures. Monitor internal teams for Data Protection compliance.
Lead on identifying, investigating and reporting data breaches. Acting as a key member of a data incident response team and communicating with privacy regulators where necessary. Responding to right requests under relevant data protection law such as Data Subject Access Request (DSARs).
Qualifications & Expertise
Excellent communication and influencing skills and an ability to operate at all levels and able to demonstrate a track record of strong working relationships with the business. Experience of data protection compliance in the financial services industry, ideally life insurance or reinsurance. Deep understanding of the requirements of EU /UK GDPR. At least 5 years’ experience of being a Data Protection Officer under EU /UK GDPR or working in data protection compliance at a senior level. Experience of advising on privacy matters in the multiple jurisdictions where Pacific Life operates preferred but not essential. Ability to learn quickly on the job the core requirements of different jurisdictions (with the support of local legal team). Ability to set and deliver compelling compliance strategies in a challenging business environment. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Assurance Subsidised Gym Membership Private Medical Insurance Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Wellness Benefits As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Principles and Behaviours Please click here to view our company principles and behaviours.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills and an ability to operate at all levels and able to demonstrate a track record of strong working relationships with the business. Experience of data protection compliance in the financial services industry, ideally life insurance or reinsurance. Deep understanding of the requirements of EU /UK GDPR. At least 5 years’ experience of being a Data Protection Officer under EU /UK GDPR or working in data protection compliance at a senior level. Experience of advising on privacy matters in the multiple jurisdictions where Pacific Life operates preferred but not essential. Ability to learn quickly on the job the core requirements of different jurisdictions (with the support of local legal team). Ability to set and deliver compelling compliance strategies in a challenging business environment. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Assurance Subsidised Gym Membership Private Medical Insurance Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Wellness Benefits As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Principles and Behaviours Please click here to view our company principles and behaviours.
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