Posted: 18 June
The role
To support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Compliance Managers in delivering the annual Compliance Plan, with a primary emphasis on data protection governance, GDPR accountability, and privacy risk management.
The role will focus on maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s data protection framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR and related EU regulations through monitoring, assurance, advisory, and continuous improvement activities, while also supporting broader compliance responsibilities (e.g. financial crime).
Key Responsibilities
Data Protection (Primary Focus)
Support the DPO in maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s existing Data Protection Framework, ensuring alignment with GDPR accountability principles.
Conduct and support data protection monitoring and assurance testing, including controls validation and thematic reviews.
Advise and assist in the completion by the business of:
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs)
Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Conduct and/or support data protection training.
Monitor ongoing compliance with data protection policies, procedures, and standards across business units.
Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of data protection risks.
Assist in managing data subject rights requests (DSRs) and tracking performance against regulatory deadlines.
Support personal data breach management processes, including logging, support, and regulatory reporting preparation where required.
Maintain and improve data protection registers and documentation, ensuring audit readiness.
Assist with regulatory engagement relating to privacy, including preparation of responses to supervisory authorities.
Track and analyse regulatory developments (e.g. GDPR, ePrivacy, AI Act) and assess impact on the business.
Support privacy-by-design initiatives across projects, including early-stage engagement with business and technology teams.
Broader Regulatory Compliance
Support operations relating to financial crime compliance, including due diligence screening, financial sanctions, suspicious transactions and reporting obligations.
Assist in managing regulatory correspondence and reporting requirements.
Provide input into regulatory change initiatives, ensuring data protection considerations are embedded.
Qualifications / Experience
Professional Qualification in compliance, data protection, risk or audit roles
Demonstrable understanding of GDPR and data protection frameworks
Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in report writing and regulatory interpretation
Professional qualification in Data Protection and/or Compliance (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, etc.)
Experience in financial services or insurance
Exposure to cross-border regulatory environments
EU language skills would be an advantage
Strong working knowledge of:
GDPR and Irish/EU data protection law
DPIAs, RoPA, and breach management frameworks
Understanding of privacy risk management and control design
Experience implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Knowledge of broader regulatory areas (e.g. financial crime) is beneficial
Strong attention to detail, particularly in handling sensitive data
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a risk-based mindset
Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement capability
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and investigative skills
High level of integrity and confidentiality awareness
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