Expert (Legal Counsel) in Data Protection, Ethics and Corporate Governance Department
At PIC UBB we share values such as trust, equity and inclusion, by taking the responsibility to our employees and to the society extremely seriously. We strive to be a role model by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration and by creating an environment where every employee feels heard and appreciated. At PIC UBB we firmly believe that people are our greatest asset and the driving force for our company to pursue the excellence we have been striving for. The company is convinced that the ultimate goal must always be meaningful and in sync with our company core values. We will be happy if you would share your uniqueness and become part of our team, where together to be First!
MAIN CHALLENGES:
• Follow and resume the up-coming amendments in the applicable European and Bulgarian legislation in the Compliance domains in scope of the department, evaluate the effect of such changes on the activity of the PIC UBB
• Evaluate and analyze compliance risks in the areas of data protection, ethics and corporate governance according to internal methodology
• Perform compliance monitoring program - CMP (compliance “audit”) in different business processes in the PIC UBB, analyze the weaknesses noticed during such checks, prepare reports and make recommendations to address the gaps in line with the requirements of the internal regulations and the applicable legislation
• Support in carrying out the data protection impact assessments, tests for balancing of interests and other regulatory requirements to the PIC UBB as data controller
• Participate in the development, implementation and updating of procedures and tools in accordance with the requirements of the applicable local legislation and KBC Group Standards for the implementation of data protection and corporate governance strategy
• Support and advise the structural units on issues related to the effective execution of the requirements of the applicable legislation in the areas of competence of the department
• Participate in projects and other local or group wide Data Protection and/or Ethics and Corporate Governance related initiatives
• Perform any ad hoc duties as advised by the Head of Compliance related to the responsibilities entrusted
COPETENCES WE LOOK FOR:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Economics or a related field
• English language at a professional level both spoken and written is a must
• 2+ years experience with focus on Data Protection, preferably within Financial or Banking sectors
• Working knowledge of the Data Protection legislation and financial sector legislation
• Good knowledge of corporate governance rules in the financial/banking sector and the applicable regulations
• Strong analytical skills to use data/metrics for controls monitoring
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Solid proficiency across MS Office applications, technical literacy
• Capability to take ownership of task/projects
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and pressure environment
• Highly motivated
• Team driven and results orientated
• Able to exercise sound judgment and observe the highest degree of confidentiality
YOU WILL FIND:
• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Various opportunities for learning and further development of the professional skills and competences
• Preferences for the products and services, offered in the Group
• Additional health insurance
• Life/Accident Insurance
• Food vouchers - 100 BGN
• Referral program
• Additional bonus for important life events
• Hybrid working model and flexible working time (for the employees in Head Office)
• 25 days annual paid leave +1 day pay leave for your Birthday
• Sport card
• Participation in a solidarity fund which helps employees and their families when necessary
Share your future with us!
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. Confidentiality is guaranteed and the submitted data are under special protection in line with the Law on Personal Data Protection.