Privacy Intern - January 2025 | London

Job Purpose:

The Privacy department is in charge of monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of Ardian’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be working directly with the Data Protection Officer. They will assist the Privacy department with day-to-day privacy responsibilities and support the team in establishing new procedures and controls. The role will provide exposure to a wide range of operational functions and will vary depending on the capabilities of the intern and the needs of the team. The position is full-time and based in London.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the monitoring of data protection compliance

• Assist with reviewing and updating privacy policies, procedures and notices

• Assist with contract reviews

• Conduct research on various data protection laws and their application in order to support the privacy department

• Analyse and interpret regulatory developments

Specialised business and technical knowledge:

• Intellectual rigour and discipline; ability to organise and perform work efficiently

• High attention to detail

• Knowledge of and high competency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit

Education and Experience:

• Law, Social Science or IT degree either completed or due to complete from a leading university or business school

• Experience or knowledge of Private Equity is an advantage

• Fluent in English

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success.

Ardian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, marriage or civil partnership, disability, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity, as well as any other protected class. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement and promotion.

Regulatory Responsibilities:

Conduct Rule Staff:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the role

• Understand the Individual Conduct Rules set out by the UK Regulator and ensure compliance in letter and in spirit