Data Protection Analyst

**DATA PROTECTION ANALYST**

**CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA**

**Summary of the position**
At Apex we are committed to protecting the personal data that we hold in line with the fast evolving global data protection legal landscape. We are a fast growing financial services group offering opportunities to grow with us.
The role will consist of supporting privacy and data protection activities of the Apex Group, as well as taking part in group projects.
The Data Protection Analyst will work alongside and report to the Group Data Protection Officer and Regional Head of Compliance - Middle East and Africa. They will assist staff members in discharging their responsibility to comply with applicable legislative and regulatory data protection requirements and group policy.

**Outline of main duties and responsibilities**
- Providing support for the Group Data Protection Officer
- Assisting with the development of the Apex Group data protection framework, including in relation to notices, policies and procedures
- Assisting the Group Data Protection Officer by providing support to Apex Group's employees and business units on data protection matters, including training and awareness programs
- Assisting with group data protection reporting
- Assisting the Group Data Protection Officer in the development of data protection-related training programs for employees and other stakeholders
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of Apex Group's data protection practices to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
- Keep abreast of developments in data protection laws and regulations worldwide and provide guidance on how they may impact Apex Group
- Participate in incident response and data breach management as needed
- Collaborating with IT, Legal, Compliance and other departments to ensure that data protection is integrated into Apex Group's systems and processes
- Leading data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and ensuring that appropriate measures are implemented to mitigate risks identified in the assessments
- Managing and maintaining Apex Group's register of data processing activities.
- Providing support and guidance to Apex Group's Data Protection Officers in local jurisdictions to ensure that they have the necessary resources and knowledge to perform their roles effectively
- Any other duties as assigned by the Group Data Protection Officer

**Skills and experience required**
Skills
- Discreet and confidential manner
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Confidence and persuasiveness, with the ability to motivate colleagues and support the embedding of a positive compliance and risk management culture
- Be prepared to get heavily involved in the running of the privacy function, investigate and consider appropriate privacy requirements and risk categorizations.
- Well organized with the ability to work autonomously on projects and deal with busy workload
- Self-motivated, mature and able to use initiative
- Proficiency with Microsoft software, including for preparing reports and presentations
- Education and Experience
- Degree level qualification, or equivalent, ideally in Law or Compliance and Risk Management
- At least 2 years’ relevant work experience in the Financial Services Industry, preferably within a compliance, audit or legal environment
- Preferred skills and qualifications
- Experience in data protection laws and practices, including understanding of GDPR and POPIA
- Proficiency with OneTrust software
- Good understanding of IT and data security
- Learning and development
- You will receive training on a day to day basis by coaching and mentoring;
- Personal development plan will be agreed on an annual basis;
- Self-learning;
- Attendance to internal training including webinars, workshops and workgroups as may be required;
- Attendance at external seminars and training events as may be required.

**Reporting structure**

The Senior Compliance Officer will report to the Group Data Protection Officer with a dual reporting line to the Regional Head of Compliance - Middle East and Africa based in Cape Town.

**Remuneration level**
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