Global Lead Data Protection & Privacy (6 weeks business assignment)

This is a 6 weeks business assignment from Group overseas branch as part of knowledge transfer and to further enhance collaboration, networking opportunities and contribute bridge building within the organisation.

This includes fostering group wide alignment on data issues, including but not limited to data protection, outsourcing, incident handling and notification, records management & retention, AI etc, as well as other legal topics, along with a clear assessment of future support requirements in Asia:

• advising on all data protection and privacy matters globally in close coordination with the Swiss Data Protection Officer, including in relation to compliance with banking secrecy and other legal requirements, data-related processes (e.g. data protection impact assessments, transfer impact assessments, and data breach notifications), and the operationalisation of Julius Baer's global data protection strategy
• advising on large change projects including cloud and digital innovation projects
• developing and implementing global standards and controls
• preparing and maintaining legal documents, forms, and templates
• preparing and conducting trainings on data protection topics

• Master of Laws degree; bar admission, LL.M., and/or additional certifications in data privacy or technology law are an advantage
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a data protection and privacy lawyer with international exposure, preferably within the financial industry
• Profound and practical knowledge of Swiss and EU data protection laws as well as of related Swiss financial market regulations
• Passionate and curious for technology, innovation, and digitalisation topics and willing to constantly expand your knowledge in the relevant fields of expertise
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to efficiently communicate with stakeholders of a broad variety of backgrounds (such as Information Security, IT, IT Sourcing, Chief Data Officer, Procurement, HR, Business and Legal)
• Positive self-starter with a can-do attitude who proactively approaches problems in an analytical way and comes up with structured and tailored solutions