Third Party Data Protection Manager

Do you have knowledge and practical experience of data privacy laws? We've an exciting opportunity to join our Third Party Risk team here at AXA UK as a Third Party Data Protection Manager. Reporting to the Senior Data Protection Manager, you'll work with a team of Data Protection experts that oversee third parties so that the increasing levels of data privacy due diligence, technical assessments (including international transfers) and assurance is carried out.

You'll assist the Senior Third Party Data Protection Managers and those within the business who wish to engage third parties through either the procurement, devolved procurement and other third-party onboarding processes, carrying out their data privacy obligations. It'll also support the remediation activity of existing third parties to ensure they meet data protection requirements.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing: 

• Provide data protection expertise to the UK business.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the Third Party Data Privacy Framework, which effectively manages third party data privacy risks across the third-party life cycle.
• Ensure First Line data privacy responsibilities are delivered appropriately in relation to third parties.
• Perform  assessments of data privacy due diligence, Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs), completing  DPIAs and supporting the negotiation of data protection provisions and managing data protection assurance.
• Provide clear presentation of data privacy risks and appropriate reporting to the Second Line Data Privacy team to ensure DPO agreement can be efficiently and effectively provided and to ensure AXA Group requirements, policies and regulatory change is managed effectively.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you're excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.

What you'll bring:  

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of data privacy laws, preferably within large multi-company commercial organisations. 
• BCS certificate in Data Protection, or equivalent and/or professional Data Protection qualification (PDP / ISEB/ IAPP).
• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Solution driven pragmatic approach, achieving consensus on the 'best' approach to provide regulatory compliance in the circumstances with major stakeholders.
• Ability to act calmly, rationally and proportionately in dealing with significant and/or potentially reputation damaging Data Protection issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to build strong relationships and communicate technical data privacy points with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good understanding of the Financial Services industry and the Data Protection issues they face, contract negotiation/support experience is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve objectives but also critically work as part of a Business Unit and wider AXA UK Group transversal teams.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary dependent of experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.