GDS Data Protection Compliance Specialist

The Supervising Associate within GDS Data Protection team will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the GDS Data Protection program, with a primary focus on Data Incident Response Management, leveraging knowledge and industry expertise to enhance processes, support monitoring and reporting requirements and developing learning materials.

You will be expected to support the Data Protection Lead in managing and participating on global projects and networks.

You will be required to consult and collaborate effectively with key internal and external DP stakeholders [e.g., Services Lines (Business units), Functions (internal departments), EY Technology, multiple DP network member firm organizations (customers of GDS), industry vendors] to drive the design and implementation of solutions across the business and geographies.

Skills and attributes for success

• 5 years prior professional experience of data protection either in a risk management or compliance capacity
• Appreciation for data protection principles and application of controls to protection of confidential and personal data
• Experience in operational data protection processes, including Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Incident Management and Data Subject Requests (DSR)
• Able to work in an unstructured & complex environment requiring out of box thinking, logical reasoning
• Able to continuously add value to assigned processes and develop solutions
• Ability to manage tasks and activities in a timely manner and be responsible for specific outcomes
• Basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Strong research and communications skills
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Interest in working with a culturally diverse team from around the globe to design, develop, and deploy programs and share knowledge

To qualify for the role you must have

• University graduate / post -graduate
• Good academic background
• Advanced MS office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Candidates with exposure to client interaction would be preferred
• Candidates with a recognised data protection/data privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E or similar)

Ideally, youll also have

• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
• Ability and willingness to periodically work flexibly e.g., participating in calls outside of standard office hours (early morning/late night) to support our global organization

What we look for

Were looking for an experienced, high-energy individual who embraces change and innovation in order to ensure that we can continue to deliver world-class initiatives in an ever-changing environment.