Senior Data Protection & Privacy Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Protection & Privacy Specialist to lead our privacy governance initiatives. You will manage day‑to‑day privacy operations, conduct risk assessments, and support investigations and complaint handling to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Handle privacy‑related inquiries, complaints, investigations, and incident response.
• Review and assess Personal Data Management Systems for compliance with privacy requirements and best practices.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Evaluate requests involving sensitive or special‑category data and advise management.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and recommendations related to privacy assessments and investigations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to raise privacy awareness and continuously improve data protection practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in data protection, privacy, information security, or compliance.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or equivalent.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and their privacy implications.
• Blockchain technology and its impact on data protection.
• Computer networking concepts, network protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Conducting privacy risk assessments and supporting compliance activities.