Senior Compliance Officer – Data Protection Compliance

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Are you passionate about data protection and privacy? Would you like to be part of a team building a strong data protection compliance function and culture in one of the largest banks in the Nordics?

The Data Protection Compliance Team is a global team in the Group Compliance function, located in Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden. We are a diverse team of people with different backgrounds and expertise. As part of this team, you will experience that sharing knowledge, supporting each other and being open to feedback, dialogue and new ideas contributes to a great and inspirational work environment.

The role involves a high degree of complexity and stakeholder management with many different activities going on simultaneously.

This is an opportunity to embark on an exciting journey and grow your career in a leading Nordic bank. You will work with colleagues across our offices and build a strong network across countries.

The workplace is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, Vilnius, Lithuania or Warsaw, Poland. Danske Bank supports workplace flexibility (we currently use a hybrid work model, where we work at least 3 days in the office). This role does not include a relocation allowance.

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Send us your CV and application! Please note, that we are processing applications on a continuous basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

You will:

Respond to internal and external privacy and data protection inquiries, including providing practical advice to business units across the Danske Bank Group on a broad range of data protection matters
Represent and support the Group Data Protection Officer in all relevant matters
Be an in-house advisory consultant responsible for maintaining a professional and committed collaboration with the business and other stakeholders at all levels
Contribute to the implementation and maintaining of the privacy governance framework, including developing policies, standards and templates
Contribute to driving data protection awareness and training across the Group
Support the implementation of current regulatory requirements across the Group and assess that all products and processes comply with relevant data protection law, identifying compliance risks and advise on mitigation activities
Independently drive compliance monitoring activities
Interact with the data protection authorities (including notifying data breaches and complaints handling)

About you:

A relevant university degree related to law or similar areas, supplemented by relevant professional qualifications
Demonstrable professional experience of data protection and privacy laws and working in regulatory compliance roles (at least three years of experience is expected)
Knowledge of and interest in emerging technologies
An ability to clearly and succinctly explain complex issues to a non-legal audience
Experience working in or with a large or complex organisation is an advantage
Are a strong communicator, who enjoys building relationships with varied stakeholders
Demonstrate the ability to take initiative while recognizing when to ask for help or raise issues effectively in a dynamic environment with competing and evolving priorities
You are advanced in both written and spoken English and a Nordic language

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 2880 EUR to 4320 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.