Data Protection & Privacy Analyst in London

Responsibilities include acting as a coordinator between the main Group functions to support the operationalisation of data protection and privacy responsibilities. The four key projects that require coordination are:

• Records of Processing Activity – Assist with the Group’s data mapping project for the Records of Processing Activity (ROPA) to include all global/local systems and unstructured data. This will require regularly updating the Group and Maison-specific ROPA(s) and collaborating with key business stakeholders to ensure that data privacy requirements are met.
• Impact Assessments – Support, define, update, and implement Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs). Assist in the enhancement of existing processes, including validation of assessments and implementation steps required for the maintenance of the Records of Processing Activity.
• Data Subject Requests – Handle timely responses to data subject requests (e.g. data erasure, data access) and maintain compliance documentation at a Group level. Assist the Group Digital Legal team coordinating responsibilities between various stakeholders dealing with data subject requests and defining global procedures and guidelines.
• Data Retention – Coordinate the analysis of data retention periods and implement operational processes to ensure compliance with storage limitation principles in data processing activities.

Other Responsibilities include playing a key role in guiding and reinforcing the Group’s Platforms, Digital & Privacy strategy. Work closely with the Maison teams and the wider Richemont Group, including Luxury New Retail/e-commerce, Group Technology, Group Data, Group Security, Human Resources, marketing, digital and communications teams (both at Group and Maison level). Provide timely and results-oriented advice and support on a wide variety of matters across all lines of business to the Maison and Richemont teams in relation to platforms and online compliance, digital and privacy on a global scale. Respond to ad hoc queries to include identification, analysis and evaluation of risks to provide appropriate legal solutions, including regulatory compliance. Support the monitoring and management of compliance risks regarding legal, regulatory, preparation of and adherence to Group policies, procedures, etc., and ensure regular use of and contribution to Group Legal’s knowledge management including remaining current on applicable legislation. Work in close cooperation with a variety of technical and non-technical internal and external stakeholders, including Richemont Functions, Regions and Maison business teams across the Group, and liaise with and manage external counsel. Draft, review and contribute to Group Legal memos, guidelines, business rules, processes, where needed in close collaboration with Group Maisons, Functions and/or Regions and the central Group Legal Team. Assist with global data privacy-related topics, including those related to AI and blockchain. Get involved in, contribute to, project-manage – as the case may be – Legal Operations-related projects in line with the agenda set by the Group General Counsel, the Chief Counsel, Richemont and Regions and the Legal Leadership Team. Develop and show a strong understanding of and adherence to the Richemont Group values and focus on the ways of working. Support in the development and delivery of training initiatives for internal teams on global privacy requirements, best practice and internal policies. Support on response to data privacy incidents, root-cause analysis, and drafting responses to clients and regulators where appropriate.

Experience required includes previous work experience in a similar role (compliance, business legal function), experience with privacy-related technology solutions (e.g., OneTrust), and general commercial experience and business acumen. Experience in the luxury industry is particularly valued. Key personal strengths include initiative and proactivity, responsiveness, maturity and gravitas, strong stakeholder management capabilities, highest work standards, outstanding oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and focus on detail and structure while preserving effectiveness, keenness to learn, share and work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to identify and seize opportunities for professional development in a self-confident yet respectful manner. Native or fluent in English; with French and/or German language being a plus. Digitally savvy, including routine use of AI with strong prompting capabilities, good command of Microsoft Office (in particular Outlook, Word and Excel) and shared work and project management environments (SharePoint, Monday.com, any other project management tools/tech solutions).

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Your Journey With Us aims to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals: Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team, Interview with the Hiring Manager, Interview with the HR Manager.