Data Protection Officer

As the Data Protection Associate you will:

• Support the Group Data Protection Officer (Group DPO) and Data Protection Team in their duties across over 40 jurisdictions worldwide including those in North America, EMEA and APAC.
• Support the overall development and delivery of the Alter Domus Data Protection Strategy.
• Provide timely and accurate guidance to staff on data protection under the supervision and guidance of the Group DPO.
• Escalate risks to the Group DPO where necessary, proposing solutions, and supporting delivery.
• Support the fulfilment of all Data Subject Rights requests ensuring they are completed as per prevailing regulations and internal policy.
• Support the management of incident and breaches, under the guidance of the Group DPO, and co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance that support Alter Domus’ Global data protection agenda.
• Support any audit of standards and procedures that assesses progress against the DP strategy, providing assurance on the level of compliance against statutory obligations.
• Support the development and delivery of training to staff on data protection and related topics.
• Support creation and maintenance of records of processing activities, personal data inventories and data mapping across the global functions
• Respond to ad hoc data protection queries under the supervision of the Group DPO.
• Build relationships and collaborate with key internal stakeholders and functions, globally.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience. 
• Entry-level knowledge and understanding of GDPR.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple high priority activities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Pragmatism and the ability to find solutions and assess risk. 
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of information and multiple tasks. 
• Ethical, pro-active, motivated, responsible, able to remain impartiality.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in carrying out activities.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional groups.
• Desirable -  Experience or education in data protection and privacy programs .
• Desirable – Other relevant qualifications such as CIPP/E CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPT.

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location