Data Privacy Senior Expert M/F
Allianz Insurance • Quatre Bornes, MU
What you do
- Collaborate closely with the local DPO to deliver strategic and operational guidance to Allianz entities and affiliates on data privacy compliance, harmonizing multi-jurisdictional regulations (e.g., EU, UK) with Allianz Partners’ internal privacy frameworks, including the APS and BCRs.
- Conduct privacy risk assessments using a contextual, risk-based approach that aligns business activities with relevant privacy requirements, facilitating consistent decisions and effective risk management.
- Evaluate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), embedding privacy controls through Allianz Partners’ automation platforms (e.g., OneTrust).
- Act as a vital resource for business teams by translating privacy mandates into clear, actionable advice and fostering solution-focused decision-making across both operational and strategic projects.
- Examine data processing agreements to ensure they meet regulatory standards and corporate policies.
- Manage data subject rights requests and incident response workflows, covering DSAR triage, breach handling, remediation monitoring, and reporting, while maintaining procedural rigor and prompt communication with stakeholders.
- Promote a strong privacy culture via customized training, awareness initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring teams grasp evolving obligations and integrate privacy-by-design principles into everyday operations.
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in law, IT, or related fields is essential.
- At least 5 years of experience in privacy advisory, data protection operations, or compliance roles, preferably within multinational or cross-jurisdictional environments.
- Proven expertise in managing complex regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, local APAC laws, ISO 27001/27701, and privacy governance models like NIST or EDPB guidelines.
- Proficient in designing, evaluating, and enhancing privacy processes and controls, including DPIA workflows, DSAR management, and third-party risk assessments.
- Demonstrated skill in translating complex regulatory and operational privacy challenges into clear, actionable insights tailored for legal, technical, and executive audiences.
- Effective communication abilities with diverse stakeholders (e.g., business, legal, IT, security) on data protection and privacy topics.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation capabilities in high-pressure or multicultural settings.
- Proactive, responsible, and solution-driven approach.
- Firm commitment to ethical behavior, confidentiality, and responsible data management.
- Professional certifications such as CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPT, AIGP, CPDSE, or OneTrust are preferred; additional training in AI governance or risk management is advantageous.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is mandatory.
