Company Description

Join the UAE\'s largest bank and one of the world\'s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.



JOB PURPOSE:

The Data Privacy & Governance VP is responsible for supporting the Bank\'s Privacy Program including but not limited to daily operations of the FAB\'s data privacy program, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, monitoring program compliance, investigation and tracking of incidents and breaches and protect customers\' and employees\' rights in compliance with GDPR and /or other applicable privacy regulations.

• Accountable for the FAB\'s data privacy compliance program.
• Develop and implement the organization\'s Data Privacy Policy
• Provide best practice guidance on data protection and data privacy to relevant stakeholders across the bank.
• Train and advise staff on the provisions of the Data Privacy Act
• Identify and monitor business processes and technology implementations, ensuring they are aligned with data protection and privacy principles
• Process and respond to valid customer/staff requests for information regarding personal data management
• Ensure data remains up-to-date and is destroyed when necessary
• Contribute and provide necessary inputs for the Records Management TOM for the bank.
• Provide relevant support data protection/privacy to Data Leakage Protection team in the bank.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Generic Accountability- Team Supervision

• Organise and supervise the work of the assigned team to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner, which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to assigned team to support their overall development.
• Promote the organisation\'s values and ethics in all activities within the team in order to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the bank.

Generic Accountability - Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Provide inputs and implement policies, systems and procedure for the assigned team so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Generic Accountability - Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction

Generic Accountability - Reporting

Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet FAB and department requirements, policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Should have Degree or Master\'s Degree
• Certification like CIPM, CIPP/E or CISA is a must
• Possess good Project Management skills
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written
• A good working banking process knowledge and awareness of process risk and operational risk is a must

Minimum Experience

• Experience of working in a financially regulated environment
• Expert knowledge of data privacy legislation including GDPR and be able to draw on the privacy teams and expertise including local data protection laws.
• A good working knowledge of the Data Protection Act (1998) and an understanding of the GDPR.
• Strong analytical capabilities backed by sound academic background
• Extensive experience in the area of Risk identification and reporting - ability to make good judgments regarding data privacy risks and to prioritize resources and activity around managing those risks.
• Extensive knowledge Governance Risk & compliance Framework
• Experience in a similar type of role in a multinational business and dealing with DPAs, governments and industry bodies.
• Experience in managing Records Management and understanding of industry best practices.
• Ability to make good judgments regarding data privacy risks and to prioritize resources and activity around managing those risks.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks and projects
• Good personal communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of stakeholders, including senior management and managing through influence
• Proven ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels
• Strong team player and proven ability to lead and manage a team
• Enthusiastic and positive
• The ability to remain calm, controlled and resilient

First Abu Dhabi Bank