FNZ

Data Protection Officer - Switzerland


PayCompetitive
LocationZurich/Zurich
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ-10006

      At FNZ, our purpose is to make wealth management more accessible, bringing easier, fairer and more inclusive solutions to people worldwide.

      As Data Protection Officer (DPO), your main responsibilities will be:

      • Create an effective local step-by-step privacy program that is in line with the GDPR criteria and FNZ policies

      • Assure that all the data processes in CH are being conducted according to the GDPR standards

      • Report to the management on the potential threats to data security and general integrity, and what can be done to eliminate them

      • Educate employees on the matters of data privacy and data protection under the GDPR

      • Ensure staff that is directly related to or involved in the data collection, processing, or storing is trained

      • Ensure that we keep track of and record all the operations that involve users’ personal data and the reasons for these operations to take place

      • Audit the data processes to assess their performance and address possible problems proactively

      • Report on the progress of the implementation and maintenance of the data privacy program in the company to the GDPR authorities, stakeholders, and public/customers, as well as communicate with GDPR supervisors

      • Ensure that data quality is becoming a point of focus for all employees, when carrying out their tasks, in particular for MS and future BPO services

      Skills

      • Deep experience in working with information assets

      • Solid knowledge of data governance and understanding of compliance structures

      • Ability to assign business value to security efforts

      • Ability to trigger actions that would strengthen security

      • Risk management skills

      • Leadership qualities

      • Excellent communication skills – you should be adept at listening to, understanding, and explaining key concepts to managerial and technical resources.

      • Good Anticipation and problem-solving skills – you should be able to anticipate where problems might crop up and find solutions before the system gets deployed.

      • Ability to deal with pressure – must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

      • Ability to prioritize and manage time – IT projects often have fixed deadlines that cannot be averted

      • Relationship building - Ability to form a good rapport with clients, managers, and colleagues as part of trust-building

      • In-depth knowledge about quality standards, legislation, and best practices

      • Ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology

      • English is a must, German or other CH languages is an asset

      At FNZ, we recognize that diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are important factors for our success. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us continue to drive innovation and achieve our business goals. Recruitment decisions at FNZ are made in a non-discriminatory manner where all employees are valued and respected. In particular, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported thus, ensuring our recruitment process is fair and equitable for all applicants.

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      About FNZ

      FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

      We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

      We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

      Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

  • About the company

      Engaged Clients, Lower Costs, Seamless Service and Personalised Solutions