Data Privacy Lead - Maternity Cover

Janus Henderson
London
7 months ago
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Please note this is a 12 month Maternity Cover FTC

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

The Data Privacy Lead will be responsible for the governance and oversight of Data Privacy business processes under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other laws where required. As such, the Data Privacy Lead will, in accordance with defined responsibilities and processes, advise on and monitor data privacy compliance, advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments, investigate and assess privacy incidents.

The Data Privacy Lead will report to the Data Privacy Officer and work closely with the Information Security team, Records Governance, Compliance, Legal, and act as a Data Privacy liaison to all business areas.

Privacy SME on the UK Data Protection Act 2018 Privacy SME on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Knowledge of APAC Privacy laws a plus Manage Data Privacy operational team Work closely with Marketing/Distribution and HR teams to understand applicable Data Privacy Laws Ability to review and analyse new or amended Data Privacy laws/regulations and enforcement actions to identify what needs to be implemented to comply Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) Assist with affecting change beyond the Data Privacy Impact Assessment including controls are put in place and the data inventory is updated Conduct vendor onboarding assessments and make recommendations to remediate concerns, as necessary Participate in contract reviews/negotiations as needed Oversee records of processing activities and manage escalation of high risk Actively establish and maintain required processes for the Data Privacy team Assist in driving Data Privacy risk management and improvement, including providing oversight of Data Privacy controls and testing the effectiveness of implemented controls where appropriate Work with stakeholders on Data Privacy laws/regulations, compliance and risks as required (for example by providing input on any changes to scope in controls or processes required as a result of new local laws) Manage individual rights requests Recognize and appropriately deal with conflicts of interest Assist with Data Privacy regulatory and auditory requirements e.g. assist the Data Privacy Officer with managing responses to requests from data protection authorities – information, inspection, and audit Provide training to various Janus Henderson offices and business areas Manage/investigate data privacy incidents and escalate to the Data Privacy Officer as needed Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

CIPP/E a plus Interest in technology solutions and how they relate to data privacy requirements Experience in Data Privacy Programme management Integrity and high professional ethics Able to demonstrate a strong and successful track record of supporting businesses in Data Privacy role Demonstrated ability to satisfy compliance requirements by taking a pragmatic and risk-based approach, being a strategic thinker and problem solver, and finding workable solutions Ability to handle information and business affairs with secrecy and confidentially as appropriate Translating technical requirements into business terms for executive stakeholders Ability to communicate effectively Demonstrable ability to recognize the relevance of risk trends, issues and potential risk exposure Self-awareness and confidence to acknowledge knowledge gaps and seek to fill them from reliable sources

Nice to have skills

Passionate about the Data Privacy domain Project management experience as plus Strong project management and strategic planning skills Experience with IT security requirements, privacy and security risk assessments and best practices a plus

Supervisory responsibilities

Yes

Potential for growth

Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at .

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