Assistant Vice President, EMEA Data Privacy Manager

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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION

The ECO Planning & Oversight covers all regional initiatives and supervises EMEA Offices on Compliance Framework and supports the Compliance Officer as well as the Compliance Department. Planning & Oversight acts as coordinator of initiatives, communication and requests within the region which includes Core Compliance and Financial Crime area.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This position will support the EMEA Head of Data Privacy to lead the implementation of the Global Privacy Program in the EMEA region and provide regional support on data privacy and protection and cross-border data movement (CBDM) matters. The position will also help support the UK Data Protection Officer to discharge their responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities :

• Participate in the development and implementation of the EMEA Data Privacy and Protection Compliance Program, including developing and implementing a consistent compliance approach to data privacy and protection and CBDM across the EMEA region. Support strategic initiatives relating to data privacy and CBDM in the region.
• Assist with management of the program and its core elements, including PIA/DPIA review; review and update of privacy notices; records of processing activities; and advisory support for privacy incidents.
• Provide regional input in developing and enhancing privacy compliance-related policies, procedures, processes and internal controls in support of the Global Privacy Program, and the compliance programs overseen by EMEA compliance teams.
• Provide reports and advice to the EMEA Head of Data Privacy and support on reporting to senior leadership in EMEA Compliance and the Global Data Privacy Officer, as well as to committees and senior management on regional privacy related issues, trends, exceptions, and program enhancements within the EMEA region.
• Maintain a current awareness of the privacy regulatory environment throughout the EMEA region and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of privacy and CBDM laws and regulations in EMEA, especially the GDPR.
• Support on reporting to regional Business/Support Unit Management of relevant privacy and CBDM compliance-related information.
• Support on remedial measures in response to issues raised in compliance examinations, audits and quality control testing.
• Working with the EMEA Head of Data Privacy, support the UK Data Protection Officer to discharge their responsibilities including by:

• Advising MUFG and members of staff, including Business Process Owners (BPOs) of their data privacy and protection obligations, raising awareness within MUFG of data privacy and protection requirements and delivering training when necessary.
• Advising on data protection impact assessments.
• Overseeing and managing end-to-end requests from individuals to exercise their data subject rights to ensure they are fulfilled within required time frames, partnering with Legal on requests related to contentious matters.
• Supporting on breach reporting procedures (alongside other incident management processes) to ensure that data protection breaches are investigated and reported where required within applicable time frames.
• Coordinate the update and review of MUFG’s records of processing activities (ROPA) and monitoring activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tasks across MUFG’s Banking arm and Securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, the role will act and make decisions on behalf of both the Bank and Securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs the successful candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Relevant compliance or legal experience with an emphasis on data privacy and protection.

Preferred:

• Experience in the banking/financial services industry.
• Experience advising on data privacy issues within a complex, global organization.

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential:

• Good working knowledge of data privacy and protection laws and regulations.
• Ability to embed privacy compliance in the business in a practical and effective manner.

Education / Qualifications:

Essential:

• University degree or equivalent.

Preferred:

• CIPP/E and/or other relevant certifications preferred.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills.
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability.
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritize work accordingly.
• The ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
• A structured and logical approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to work.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cultural awareness.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.

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