EXPERIENCED COMPLIANCE AND DATA PROTECTION OFFICER - ESM - EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM,

Experienced Compliance and Data Protection Officer ESM - European Stability Mechanism Luxembourg We are looking for an experienced Compliance and Data Protection Officer who will provide comprehensive advice and expertise on compliance and data protection matters.
The officer will work closely with the General Counsel, and the Principal, Compliance and Data Protection in defining and implementing institutional priorities in these areas.
They will establish and maintain an effective compliance and data protection system to identify, monitor and manage the related risks.
The selected candidate will report to the General Counsel, who is a member of the Management Board, and on a day-to-day basis, to the Principal, Compliance and Data Protection.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Contribute to creating a strong ethics, compliance and data protection culture with the aim of embedding the right behaviours at all levels of the organisation; Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative and proactive compliance management approaches; Identify relevant ethics, compliance and data protection-related laws and regulations applicable to the ESM as well as established market practices; Assess the impact of these laws, regulations and market practices on the ESM’s operations; Contribute to the design and implementation of measures to identify, monitor, and manage the ethical, compliance and personal data protection risks identified.
This could include developing and implementing appropriate policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms; Monitor whether the mitigating measures work effectively and initiate corrective action, if necessary; Contribute to the development of ethics, compliance and data protection-related training materials and deliver training courses to staff; Review and comment on new and amended ESM internal policies; Develop and review ethics, compliance and data protection related policies and procedures; Provide channels for members of staff and others to report suspected ethics violations and ensure timely investigation of reported issues; Handle data breaches, data subject requests, consent management, advise on data protection impact assessments, and maintain records of processing activities; Establish and maintain effective relationships with peer financial institutions and professional associations in the private sector to enable an effective exchange of best practices and lessons learnt.
KEY BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE Master's degree in law, risk, audit, or another related field; Ideally, a minimum of eight years of relevant experience in an ethics, compliance, and/or data protection-related field; Experience in the active management of ethics, compliance and/or data protection risks; Experience in drafting ethics, compliance, and/or data protection related policies and procedures; Experience in providing training sessions to staff and senior management in an ethics, compliance, and/or data protection-related field; Experience in an international financial institution, would be an asset; Excellent oral and written English skills, including drafting skills; IT literacy, highly proficient Microsoft Office user.
KEY COMPETENCIES Analytical skills and attention to detail; Communication and interpersonal skills; Critical thinking, combined with a pragmatic approach and sound judgement; Teamwork and collaboration; Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to changes; Problem solving; Innovative thinking; Inclusiveness and respect to diversity; Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Deadline for application.
25 September ; Employment grade.
Officer/Senior Officer; Contract duration.
4 years, with possibility of extension; Place of employment.
Luxembourg; Current working arrangements.
possibility to work remotely, normally up to two days a week, from Luxembourg and the border region (or from further away under certain conditions).
The ESM aims to provide equal opportunity to all candidates irrespective of their gender, nationality, age, race, culture, education, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability.
To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage women to apply.
Note 1.
The ESM reserves the right to refrain from hiring, or to slightly modify job responsibilities, as needed.
Note 2.
As a result of the selection process, please note that you may be placed on a ‘reserve list’ valid for a duration of six months during which you might be considered for a similar position with a similar level of requirements.
Only those candidates who have been notified will be placed on the ‘reserve list’.
After this period, you will need to apply again for our vacancies to be considered for a different selection process.
About Us The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for euro area countries.
It provides financial assistance to Members facing financing difficulties.
To date, the ESM and its predecessor organisation, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), have launched six financial assistance programmes to five countries, provided financial support, monitored repayment capacity, and engaged with partner institutions for programme design in areas of financial interest.
The ESM is a unique place to work with around 230 individuals committed to making a difference to the future of the euro area.
It recruits talented professionals of any nationality from both the private and public sectors.
The ESM’s senior management is committed to preserving and enhancing a diverse, inclusive recruitment and work environment.
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