Senior Data Protection Officer

The organisation

Our client is a fast growing international tech company, headquartered in Amsterdam with a global reach. Because of enormous growth of the company, and their wish to be fully compliant and GDPR proof, we are looking for a Senior Data Protection Officer.

The position

As Senior Data Protection Officer you will be part of the global Legal team, you will be equipped with the resources to live up to your tasks, and report directly to the Director of Legal & Risk. The responsibilities of the Senior Data Protection Officer include being a trusted adviser, monitoring and facilitating the company with with GDPR and local data protection laws and acting as a primary point of contact with supervisory authorities and data subjects. You will have direct access to top management to secure your independence.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Advise management and business on everything related to data protection within a global company;
• Oversee and further develop the Data protection strategy to ensure compliance with applicable and evolving (international) data protection laws (including the GDPR and ePrivacy);
• Assist in the continuous enhancement of the company's data protection framework, policies and procedures;
• Conduct regular privacy framework assessments and audits to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and internal policies and procedures (i.e. data retention policies);
• Lead the data protection governance structure;
• Responsible for the GDPR awareness training program and materials including collaboration with different stakeholders to raise employee awareness of data privacy and security issues;
• Provide timely notification to business and management of both current and emerging relevant developments in the field of data protection law (including regulatory changes, case law, guidance from the EDPB or local supervisory authorities);
• Act as primary and accessible point of contact to a wide range of internal stakeholders within the company i.e. employees, Commercial Operations, Privacy Champions, Marketing, Security and Tech teams etc;
• Act as primary point of contact and liaise with relevant Data Protection Authorities;
• Identify and evaluate the company's data processing activities and maintain i.e. the record of processing activities and notices to individuals;
• Evaluate data breaches, coordinate data breach response with the relevant stakeholders and ensure timely notifications to the Data Protection Authority and data subjects (to the extent required);
• Inform and advise management of relevant privacy risks. Draw management attention to any (potential) failure to comply with applicable data protection laws;
• Collaborate with Security and Tech functions to ensure our IT systems and procedures comply with relevant data protection laws. Advise on GDPR compliant and data secure system engineering and architecture as needed.

Candidate profile

• Relevant experience and certified in the field of data protection and legal compliance
• Expertise in national data protection laws including expert knowledge of GDPR & e-Privacy
• IAPP-CIPP, IAPP-CIPM, CISSP, or other relevant certification is preferred
• Solid understanding of digital marketing, information technologies and data security
• Fluency or ease of communication, in a professional context, at least in Dutch & English
• Knowledge of data processing operations in an online platform/marketplace/tech driven company is preferred;
• Ability to perform duties and tasks in an independent and impartial manner.

Your competencies and unique talents:

• Good communicative and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience with designing and presenting compliance training that positively engages its audience and calls to action
• Comfortable to take ownership
• Confident to identify and act upon any areas where improvements are needed
• Can-do mentality with a passion to drive and take GDPR compliance to a next level
• Ability to make pragmatic, solid, risk-based judgements regarding data privacy and to prioritize resources and activity around managing those risks

The offer

Our client offers the Senior Data Protection Officer a chance to become part of a fast but sustainable growing tech company! You will have an exciting role in a fast-growing, dynamic & international organisation. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly motivated team, you'll have big responsibilities and can really create something.

Additionally you can expect:

• A diverse and international team with over 50 different nationalities
• A great office located in the heart of Amsterdam with an easy-going atmosphere
• An entrepreneurial environment to encourage everyone to take initiative and experiment with new ideas
• Tailor-made training to facilitate your personal and professional growth
• Parties, drinks, sports
• And there's more! Paid holidays, holiday allowance and a fantastic pension plan

When it is safe to do so, our client will be implementing a hybrid work policy where employees based in the Netherlands will work from the office 1-2 times per week and from home for the rest.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below. Want to know more about this challenging position and attractive employer? Contact the Robert Walters Legal team for more information!