Overall Summary
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance & Leasing (CBAFL) team, where you will act as the subject matter expert for all things Data Protection across the division. You will support the Governance Manager in the delivery of CBAFL’s data protection program in accordance with Group policies and standards, as well as the division’s Governance & Control Framework.
This is a standalone role within the governance team where you will execute risk governance activities, and will promote a culture of awareness of data protection and drive consistent standards across CBAFL.
Our ideal team member will have experience in working in data protection, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations. We have preference for someone coming from within the financial services sector, preferably with lending products, but that's not a necessity.
Responsibilities
Advise on compliance including technical and organisational measures, and provide assurances on the operational effectiveness of data protection controls.
Identify, measure, track, monitor and report on operational and conduct risks identified as a result of the team’s risk governance and first line control activities.
Conduct thematic reviews as necessary, and bring to the attention of senior management any areas where there is perceived regulatory risk and work with Senior Management to resolve issues.
Ensure data protection processes and procedures are adhered to, embedding the wider Group frameworks and satisfying internal stakeholders’ requirements.
Support the continued enhancements across the business, from a 1st Line Risk Management perspective, to ensur