SVP, Data Privacy Officer

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Some careers grow faster than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Functions (GFs) play a vital role in supporting the bank’s Global Businesses and offer a broad range of career opportunities in areas from legal, risk and finance to human resources, sustainability, marketing and communications. Their operational and functional teams around the world help HSBC’s Global Businesses to operate efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis. They also focus on controls and governance to reduce risk and protect the Group’s reputation.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as  SVP, Data Privacy Officer

Areas and Accountabilities 

Operational Performance

Support the implementation of HSBC approved risk appetite into local policies, processes, systems, models and limits.
Support the design, development and renewal of local data protection and privacy risk policy and minimum standards.
The DPO will coordinate with the Risk Steward at appropriate times to enable DPO to discharge statutory roles – e.g. supporting on policy setting, reporting.
Provide advice on privacy requirements to help build privacy by design and privacy by default into processing activities involving personal data.
Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of data protection and privacy risk including the records required to demonstrate compliance, risk identification, assessment, mitigation, response and reporting.

Impact on the Business

·  Maintain, support and review procedures to enable customers to exercise their individual rights.
·  Under direction of Chief Risk Officer or regional Data Privacy lead provide SME advice related to Data Privacy and Information Governance, including matters that are complex or have potential for significant legal, financial and / or reputational impact.
·  Ensure the company delivers on day-to-day operational through engagement with the Risk Steward such as the fulfilment of DSARs and DPIAs.
·  Maintain responsibility, as directed by the Chief Risk Officer, for the execution of business and operational strategies related to DPO activities within jurisdiction.
·  Provide advice relating to Data Privacy and Information Governance issues involving the relevant jurisdiction, with a particular focus on, and responsibility for, DPO activities including developing strategies to respond to changes in law and regulation.
Customers / Stakeholders 

·  Act as the leading point of contact for the local Data Protection Authority (DPA) and regulators as appropriate and cooperate with any requests from the DPA.
·  Act as an escalation point for personal data breaches. 
·  Work closely with Data and Architecture Office (DAO) and Information Security to ensure appropriate security measures are in place to protect personal data and ensure that Information Security and data protection policies and procedures are aligned. 
·  Ensure senior management are appropriately advised of developments relating to Data Privacy.
Leadership & Teamwork  

·  Clearly communicate functional strategy requirements and performance management expectations.
·  Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with business managers, Chief Risk Officer, ORR (Risk Stewards) and Legal function.
·  Lead, manage, review, guide and support staff that report to the jobholder where applicable.
Operational Effectiveness & Control 

·  Assist the Chief Risk Officer in monitoring the effectiveness of HSBCs management of risks relating to Data Privacy and Information Governance within jurisdiction.
·  Assist the Chief Risk Officer in monitoring the implementation of risk management policies and controls relating to Data Privacy and Information Governance.
·  Assist the Chief Risk Officer in maintaining HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external auditors.

Information

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience 

·  Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Data Privacy and Information Governance and a working knowledge of the laws in the jurisdiction in which the role operates in;
·  Recognised as a subject matter expert;
·  A relevant data protection or privacy certification such as CIPP (preferred);
·  Corporate experience and Compliance experience an advantage, but not essential;
·  Detailed knowledge of the HSBC Group corporate structures, its business and personnel and a clear understanding of HSBC’s corporate culture;
·  Strong ability to prioritise;
·  Strong communication and inter-personal skills;
·  Proven ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels;
·  Experience in communicating, interacting and maintaining good working relationships with supervisory authorities;
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills;
·  Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels;
·  Ability to work unsupervised, exercise leadership and influence change;
·  Ability to use independent judgement and discretion when making the majority of decisions;
·  Detail-focused approach needed to recommend and implement strategic improvements on a range of data privacy and data protection issues.
You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. 

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