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 ensure customer outcomes and data protection are considered for all new projects and products.
• Support product risk reviews and report accordingly to the relevant committees.
• Maintain the business information asset register and review on a regular basis.
• Ensure business systems and procedures comply with all relevant data privacy and protections law, regulation and policy (including in relation to the retention and destruction of data).
• Create and deliver training to educate colleagues on data protection procedures to ensure compliance with UK-GDPR and other relevant regulations.
• Support the DPO and local businesses with data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and audits to ensure compliance with local data privacy laws.
• Establish and maintain a strong partnership with stakeholders across the three Lines of Defence, key business contacts and management.
• Remain up to date with FCA, CCA, OFT, FLA and other regulatory changes, along with business developments.
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.
• Manage risk logs, including actively following up outstanding actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of risk events, partnering with Operational colleagues to ensure actions are taken to prevent recurrence
  
  Up to date knowledge and understanding of Data Protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven record of successfully selecting and implementing appropriate privacy controls.
• In-depth knowledge of completing Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Experience of responding to Subject Access Requests.
• Strong ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making recommendations.
• Strong change and project management skills, including the ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively, and handle multiple deadlines in a diverse workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and communicate legislation in an accessible way.
• Self-motivated and delivery focussed; persistence and determination to get things done.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion and integrity.
• Strong ICT skills, including MS Office products (including MS Excel).
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
• Knowledge of the UK / Ireland asset finance and leasing industry.
• Knowledge of lease, hire purchase and loan documentation requirements for UK & Ireland.
• Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and Consumer regulatory requirements and how this interacts with business processes.
• Working knowledge of typical commercial and consumer lending policies.
  
  At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: #LI-JN1 #LI-hybrid #LI-CBAFL The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life.

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