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Data protection & risk specialist

Dublin
Aviva plc
€60,000 - €80,000 a year
Posted: 13 June
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Sourcing High Class Industry Experts @ Aviva Ireland

We are currently looking for a Data Protection & Risk Specialist to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. Focusing on the General Insurance business, the successful individual will report into the Data Protection Officer and liaise with regulators and key stakeholders as required and monitor compliance with the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

Role and Responsibilities

* Maintain a level of understanding of the GDPR, other data protection law and how data privacy applies to processing activity within Aviva.
* Monitor and advise on the management of data subject rights to ensure these are appropriately serviced and are met within the regulatory timeframes.
* Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the Data Protection agenda is given consideration and that accountability for Data Protection is embedded in the business.
* Deliver training programs to improve the knowledge of Data Protection in the business.
* Support the DPO with oversight of data privacy complaints and breaches to ensure these are effectively managed including identifying systemic issues.
* Assist business functions in investigating breaches of the Data Protection Acts and industry specific Codes of Practice ensuring they are reported to internal and external parties, as appropriate.
* Monitor legal and regulatory data protection change and advise the business.

Skills and Experience:

* Experience in a Data Protection role is essential for this role.
* Third level degree in Data Protection or professional qualification is an advantage.
* Strong knowledge of all the requirements of relevant Data Protection regulation and legislation and Industry codes of practice is not essential but would be an advantage.
* Team player with a strong focus on communication and service delivery.
* Excellent interpersonal skills required to develop partnerships and relationships throughout the organisation; experience interfacing with the business to provide guidance with respect to privacy matters while accomplishing business objectives.
* Must be a dedicated, self-motivated individual with an ability to work independently and in a team environment.
* High degree of professionalism, sound judgment and discretion.

What will you get for this role?

* Competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
* Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
* Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
* Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
* Free car parking
* Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
* Cycle to Work benefit scheme.
* TaxSaver Travel Scheme
* Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.
* Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Fitness and Probity

This is a Regulated Role and will be subject to enhanced pre-employment screening procedures. There will be an on-going requirement for the role holder to maintain fit and proper status.

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact megan.crabbe@aviva.com


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