Data Protection Analyst

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Pwc Luxembourg is hiring a Data Protection Analyst (m/f/d). What if it was you? 

Who we are: PwC Luxembourg (www.pwc.lu) is the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg with over 3,800 people employed from 90 different countries. PwC Luxembourg provides audit, tax and advisory services including management consulting, transaction, financing and regulatory advice. The firm provides advice to a wide variety of clients from local and middle market entrepreneurs to large multinational companies operating from Luxembourg and the Greater Region. The firm helps its clients create the value they are looking for by contributing to the smooth operation of the capital markets and providing advice through an industry-focused approach.  

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 149 countries with more than 370,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com and www.pwc.lu.  

Your mission: As part of our Data Protection office, you will ensure the effective compliance with our PwC policies, standards and guidelines as well as applicable laws, regulations and best practices. You will play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by advising and assisting all lines of services on Data Protection matters relating to its operations and technology.

Be a part of our team where you will:  

• Assist the Data Protection Manager in the day-to-day operations related to the implementation of the Data Protection Program;
• Strengthen the collaboration with the various Lines of Services to translate the Data Protection control objectives enabling to identify and implement measures to embed data protection throughout the operational activities, and ensure timely implementation of project activities;
• Provide guidance to internal owners (Data Office, Project Managers, business and IT) for a consistent completion of the documentation, such as the Register of Processing Activities;
• Provide guidance to internal owners (Network Information Security, Legal department) involved into the Data Protection Program and review the quality of their related tasks handling;
• Identify gaps between data processing and PwC standards in performing data protection assessments (Risk analysis, TIA, DPIA, LIA…);
• Assist the Data Protection Manager to identify, inventory and assess the personal data processing, associated supporting assets and applicable governance measures;
• Conduct interviews/audits/surveys with different internal owners (business and IT) and/or external counterparts to assess compliance and suggest appropriate recommendations;
• Assist with remediation of control deficiencies/gaps identified during the review process;
• Seek solutions, implement and follow-up efficient technical and organizational measures to reduce risks and to ensure compliance;
• Technology watch and robust tool testing;
• Collaborate closely with IT, Data Office, Project Managers, business (HR, Infrastructure, Finance, Lines of Services…), Network Information Security and our Legal department;
• Accountable for integrity, accuracy and timeliness of reporting to Supervisory Authorities and PwC (including PwC Network);
• Maintain awareness of compliance changes that may affect PwC’s environment;
• Support the education and training of PwC’s employees so they better understand their responsibilities for compliance with PwC’s policies, standards and guidelines as well as applicable with applicable laws;
• Participate in the construction and animation of a community of Data Protection champions.

Let’s talk about you. If you … 

• Hold a Master’s degree in law, business, information technology, or any other relevant field;
• Bring 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Have strong knowledge of regulatory requirements on data protection (especially the GDPR) and can apply them to data governance and IT architecture;
• Understand how PwC’s organizational units operate;
• Can quickly grasp PwC’s projects related to data governance or quality (including those within the PwC Network);
• Possess a deep comprehension of the data lifecycle and excel at acting as a Business Analyst or Risk Analyst, engaging with operational teams, critically assessing their input, and modeling operational processes (BPM);
• Are able to swiftly interpret and actively contribute to PwC’s policies and guidelines on data handling and IT security (including within the PwC Network);
• Have a foundational understanding of ISO 2700X and EBIOS, with a focus on risk analysis methodology;
• Are proficient in computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint...) and familiar with Windows environments (e.g., OS, SharePoint);
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of databases and applications;
• Communicate fluently in both English and French

…You are the candidate we are looking for! 

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Legal Data Protection, Legal Document Review, Legal Matters, Legal Stipulations, Optimism, Personal Data, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) {+ 8 more}

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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