IT Data Protection Trainee

About the job

Your Main Activities Are

• Integrated in the Group Data Protection Risk Advisory team, we are seeking for this position technical profiles who will be focused on learning from a Worldwide team of specialists in privacy and cybersecurity. Directly reporting to the team manager, the main responsibilities of the role are
• Supporting the team in performing independent verifications of the IT, cyber security and other techincal controls implemented, and issue recommendations with regards to privacy, IT processes, data management & security and compliance with the Group BNP Paribas Data Protection and Privacy framework and regulation (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PDPA, among others)
• Supporting the team in the oversight of key personal data breaches and other Data Protection and Privacy incidents and work with key stakeholders (such Chief Data Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Data Protection Officers, IT, Legal, etc.) on the risk identification, ensure the consistency of potential incidents qualification, conduct post mortem analysis, and validate the adequacy and solutions implementation
• Support the team in the industrialization and rationalization of team activities, through leveraging existing Group systems, existing data and designing and implementing new tools where necessary
• Supporting the team in advising key internal stakeholders (e.g. Chief Data Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Data Protection Officers, Business…) regarding Data Protection and Privacy requirements in transformation projects and impact assessments, notably for initiatives using innovative technologies such as AI, machine learning, or IoT
• Supporting the team in providing advice on the maintenance of the Group’s Data Protection and Privacy Governance and framework, as well as the definition and creation of Data Protection and Privacy policies, guidelines and procedures of Group BNP Paribas
• Investigate and develop frameworks to improve the security/ protection of personal data across the Group, leveraging on sectorial best practices for Governance and IT Security (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, ISO27001, CISSP, among others)
• Supporting the team in the study and analysis of global technical regulations and authority decisions, providing lessons learned, best practices and guidelines to the Group main stakeholders (Chief Data Officers, Data Protection Officers, IT, among others)
• Attend regular/ ongoing data protection, information security, privacy training and continuous improvement

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering / Data Analysis / Data Management / Information Security or related
• Up to 2 years of experience in Data Protection / Cybersecurity or similar
• Advanced level of English, both written and oral
• Knowledge in
  1. Python
  2. JavaScript
  3. Tableau
  4. Power BI
  5. SQL
• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Analytical ability
• Creativity and innovation / problem solving

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.