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 Group Data Protection Team where you will be part of the second line of defence to embed the Group’s Data Protection framework and approach for effective data protection management.
The role acts as a bridge between Group-level data protection activities and business-specific management of related risks. It assists specific businesses in managing their data protection risks in line with groupwide requirements, and in transparently managing their related risks.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF HAVE/ARE:

• Obtained or be actively seeking a Practitioner level Certification in Data Protection, Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe qualification or equivalent
• Expertise in national and European data protection laws, specifically including in-depth understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
• Understand technical data security measures available to the business
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the business
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Degree level or equivalent education or qualified by experience
• Financial services experience
  We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.
  

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ABOUT US

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, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers