Data Privacy Champion

Allianz plc

The Opportunity:

The Data Privacy Champion is responsible for encouraging a privacy culture in their business area and ensuring any concerns or queries, especially regarding potential data breach issues, are expediently escalated to the Data Protection Officer.

This role will be based within the business operations (Direct, Claims or Underwriting Teams) and will report to the respective manager in that area, and will have a dotted reporting line into the Data Protection Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate implementation of the Data Protection Framework within the relevant department (Claims/Direct or UW teams) across Allianz at the direction of the Allianz DPO;
• Support the business area on complying with data privacy and protection requirements, and timely seek the advice of the Allianz DPO where appropriate;
• Leading key activities associated with the management of data for operational business areas (Direct, Claims & UW teams businesses, providing expert guidance, ensuring compliance and driving Data Protection processes efficiency.
• Responsible for the completion of Subject Access Requests (collation of the file, redacting appropriate information and analysing exemptions under GPDR and communicating SAR to the data subject).
• Influencing the business and working with all functions collaboratively to ensure that Data Protection considerations are incorporated at the outset of new projects, processes and programmes (Privacy by Design).
• Reviewing, evolving and support the businesses with the Data Breach process in with GDPR to reduce breach exposure.
• Assisting with Data Protection compliance audits in accordance with the Data Protection Commissioner audit standards
• Driving a GDPR compliant culture through developing and fostering strong relationships across the business
• Reporting on GDPR compliance standards, initiatives and data protection KPIs across Allianz Ireland
• Handling of Garda data sharing requests
• Promote and deliver key data privacy and protection messages, and assist the DPO with the preparation and delivery of data privacy and protection training, awareness, and communication initiatives;
• Support the business area on the completion of the breach report and ensuring that mitigating actions are implemented.
• Advise the business functions and the DPO on whether PIAs should be completed for processes or procedures that pose a privacy and data protection risk;
• Support the business on completion of PIAs and offer recommendations as per Privacy by design Model
• Assist the business functions to create and maintain records of Processing activities, based on the information provided by the Information Owner and in accordance with the Functional Rule on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Records of Processing;

Essential Experience:

• Experienced Data Protection professional with 2+ years' experience and knowledge of Data Protection legislation, processes, systems, and controls.
• Proven ability to work effectively in partnership with key stakeholders and business unit senior management, while maintaining independence and personal authority
• In depth knowledge of GDPR and its evolving requirements
• Strong influencing skills; ability to influence key stakeholders and manage relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills

Desirable

• Ideally an appropriate 3rd level qualification in business/Data Protection or relevant discipline
• Experience working within Insurance or Financial Services Environment is advantageous

Regulatory Notice Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. This role is a Control Function (CF-2) and is subject to F&P Standards and the Corporate Governance Requirements. This includes the requirements provided for by the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023. See Link: Individual Accountability Framework | Central Bank of Ireland. The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where relevant to the role..

Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Job ID 57469