Data Protection Specialist (Openbank)
Country: Spain
Join Openbank, the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity! With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, 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! At Openbank we are proud to be a bank that is gaining more and more international presence, we have just landed in the United States and we have 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. For them, it is necessary to have knowledge of data protection in financial services and financing products: 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 hold experience in a similar data protection role and have 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 al 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 providing relevant consultations.
- Ensure compliance to international, national, state, and local privacy laws and regulations.
- Create and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data protections laws.
- Perform DPIAs, PIAs and LI assessments and build/maintain the client’s RoPA.
- Mantain 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). It is desirable to have knowledge of other languages such as: German / Dutch / Portuguese.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical, reading/comprehension, writing skills and strong attention to detail.
What do we offer?
- Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.
- Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.
- Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
- Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
- Collaborating on international projects in different countries.
- Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.
Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!
Openbank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.
We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.
The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Bank, S.A./ Open Digital Services, S.L. with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.
For further information about your rights and data protection, please read the ODS/Openbank Privacy Policy applicable to this type of data processing here.
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What We Do
Banco Santander (SAN SM, STD US, BNC LN) is a leading commercial bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain and one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This operating model allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2024, Banco Santander had €1.3 trillion in total funds, 166 million customers, 8,400 branches and 211,000 employees.
