.Data Protection Specialist (Openbank)Join Openbank, the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity!
With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal, we're leading the way in digital banking.
From loans and mortgages to a cutting-edge, fully automated investment platform, our products are transforming the industry.At Openbank, we pride ourselves on simplicity, agility, and security, earning us the title of the most recommended Spanish bank among our customers.
Technology is in our DNA and we are constantly developing new digital solutions and products.
And we're not stopping there!
Openbank is gaining more international presence, having recently landed in the United States and with plans to launch in Mexico.If you're passionate about digital innovation, eager to make an impact, and ready to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company, then we want to hear from you!
Join us and be part of our journey to redefine banking for the digital age!Mission:Our objective is to provide data protection support to different products and services of the entity, which is in full international expansion, reporting to the Data Protection Officer.
It is necessary to have knowledge of data protection in financial services and financing products such as buy now pay later, credit cards, loans, etc., and in the implementation of the regulations in different geographies of the European Union.The successful candidate should have experience in a similar data protection role and a proven track record of delivering results in a challenging environment.
The individual will be capable of delivering results, with and through colleagues and peers, both cross-functionally and cross-jurisdictionally.
The role will require working cross-functionally and cross-jurisdictionally daily, so cross-jurisdiction privacy knowledge is preferred.Responsibilities:Provide practical guidance and advice internally on Data Protection matters while working as part of the data privacy team under the guidance of Openbank's Data Protection Officer.Participate in all processes that deal with the processing of personal data and provide relevant consultations.Ensure compliance with international, national, state, and local privacy laws and regulations.Create and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data protection laws.Perform DPIAs, PIAs, and LI assessments and build/maintain the client's RoPA.Maintain processes for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating, and acting on all requests/complaints concerning the organization's privacy policies and procedures.To be successful in the role you must have:Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal/compliance experience, including at a law firm or prior in-house experience.Degree in Law.
Completing a master's degree in technology and/or data protection (desirable).Certification as DPO/IAPP or similar.Languages: Advanced English (C1)