Data Privacy Analyst

Who you are

• A recognised Privacy qualification is preferred (e.g. CIPP, CIPM etc.) or a legal background, e.g. a law degree
• Working towards a CIPP qualification or equivalent will be considered for in-house talent
• Around 2-4 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations,with the ability to express complex ideas or legislation in easily understandable ways is preferred but not essential
• Ability to read and digest data protection legislation and summarise key points
• Ability to analyse privacy problems and communicate solutions to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent communication skills and writing skills. Experience with spreadsheets would be an advantage, as would the ability to produce accurate and timely management information and dashboards
• If you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway

What the job involves

• To support our ongoing growth we’re looking to recruit a Privacy Analyst who will be responsible for promoting and assisting the DPO with data protection compliance across the Bank. You will support and report directly into the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and will have significant exposure across the Bank. The role represents a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant institution and to shape the Bank’s attitude and approach to data protection
• This role is a 12 month fixed term contract
• Technical Compliance & Oversight: You will be working with senior team members on/or the subject matter expert for technology-driven privacy issues. This involves all of the matters within the GDPR including Article 28 and Article 32 GDPR compliance, vendor due diligence, managing Article 30 ROPA, and advising the Business areas on data privacy by design & default and the Digital & Tech teams on complex areas like cookies, data retention, and automated processing
• Strategic Risk Management: You will support the DPO and senior team members by leading DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments) and assisting with or managing personal data breaches. This includes calculating risk severity and recommending corrective actions to prevent future incidents
• Assurance & Reporting: Close and continuous review of the matters brought to team’s attention through various channels and deep dives with advice and operational know-how delivered with a pragmatic business focussed lens while at the same time ensuring processes and actions are in line with the law, guidance and practice. You will conduct deep dives of the matters that relate to data protection review patterns and gaps in compliance consultation with the DPO, following up known issues, monitor internal controls, contribute to Committee level papers, produce Management Information (MI) to track the Bank’s compliance health
• Collaborative Advisory: You will act as a proactive consultant for the business in whichever area or project you are engaged with in an advisory, DPIA or assurance activity, including Cybersecurity, Vendor Management, and HR. Your goal is to embed "Privacy by Design" across the business through training, awareness campaigns, and direct project advice. Where relevant or necessary you liaise and engage closely with more senior colleagues in the DP team
• Horizon Scanning: You contribute to Starling staying ahead of the curve, monitoring the regulatory landscape for changes in UK GDPR/DPA 2018 to ensure the Bank remains compliant as laws evolve

Benefits

• Time off: 25 days holiday, plus your birthday as an extra freebie. You can also opt out of bank holidays and take them when works for you!
• Health insurance: Private health insurance with Vitality Health, one of the UK's leading private medical insurers
• Pension scheme
• Paid volunteering leave: We encourage all our employees to give back. You can take up to 16 hours paid leave a year, specifically to help causes meaningful to you
• Gym & cycle to work schemes: We offer discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes through salary sacrifice
• Perkbox: For a wide range of retail, entertainment and leisure discounts (as well as cash back) at a huge variety of businesses