Senior Data Protection Analyst

Role Title: Senior Data Protection Analyst

Location:  Abbey Street, Dublin (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

Vhi Group Services DAC is seeking a Senior Data Protection Analyst to join its Data Protection team on a permanent, full-time hybrid basis, based in Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

Reporting to the Data Protection Manager, the purpose of this role is to ensure personal data is processed in compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws while supporting the successful delivery of strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will provide expert privacy guidance, conduct data protection assessments, manage privacy risks, and work closely with stakeholders to embed the principles of privacy by design and privacy by default across new projects, systems, processes, and emerging technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Pension
• Health insurance for you and your family
• Income protection in the event of illness
• Hybrid working model
• Ongoing training and development
• Onsite restaurant
• Sports and social club
  
  
  

What will you do:

• Independently advising and liaising with business stakeholders in relation to data protection requirements.
• Conducting Data Protection Assessments of any level of complexity for the implementation of new systems, processes and technologies, and providing evaluation of same with proposed mitigating actions.
• Independently manage the triage of new assessments based on business criticality and Data Protection risks.
• Partnering with business areas in dealing with complex projects (such as those involving AI etc.) in order to achieve company goals.
• Providing support and training to the other team members, sharing knowledge on procedures and practices.
• Providing reports and stats on ongoing and completed assessments and reviews to the DP Manager.
• Ensuring the Assessments (DPIAs/PIAs/DP Support) are managed within agreed SLAs
• Review and improving the Assessments processes based on changing business requirements and legal changes.
• Evaluating prospective vendors` data protection requirements for the implementation of new systems and technologies and liaising with vendors in order to ensure their compliance with data protection laws.
• Reviewing, drafting and liaising with counterparties in relation to data protection contract clauses, personal data processing and/or sharing agreements.
• Interpreting complex data protection concepts/legislation/case-law into coherent and simplified advice and guidance to businesspeople.
• Keep up to date with data protection related legislation, guidance and case law in particular as they pertain to insurance/ healthcare /medical environment.
• Supporting the Data Protection Manager and DPO with ad hoc tasks.
• Make sure to keep up to date with the any administration departmental requirements.
  
  
  

What you need to be successful:

Education & Knowledge

• Bachelor degree in law, data protection law, digital.
• Qualified lawyer (preferrable but not essenctial).
• 3 years previous experience in a similar role preferably in the health insurance business.
• CIPP/E qualification.
• CIPM preferrable but not essenctial.
• Strong knowledge of Data Protection Laws and practices.
  
  
  

Technical:

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and problem solving through difficult situations.
• Strong attention to details and organisational/time management skills.
• Ability to work on assignments of varying difficulty and complexity while exercising independent judgement.
• Ability to establish rapport and effectively influence and/or present information to various audiences.
• Proficency in privacy software and tools.
  
  
  

Interpersonal:

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ethical conduct and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of data protection.
• Flexible and being able to work based on business priorities.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Demonstrate aligment with the Vhi Values.
  
  
  

Sustainability

At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@vhi.ie, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email.

Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process.

Vhi is an equal opportunities employer

Ready to start your journey? Apply now.