Data Privacy Manager
Reporting to the Head Data Protection, this role shall be responsible for managing the coordination of data protection implementation in KCB Bank Kenya and support KCB Group liaison for the policies and practices, reporting to the Head of Data Protection. Data Privacy Manager will be monitor compliance, inform / advise and report on data protection obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop policies,standard operating procedures to enable data protection compliance across KCB Group under the supervision of the Head of Data Protection.
- Development of matrices and frameworks to measure data protection compliance in the Bank in accordance to respective data protection legislations.
- Review controls implemented by the Bank and group subsidiaries to inform, advise, and issue recommendations to the business with regards to Data Protection, Privacy, and Compliance.
- Assist Head of Data Protection to develop Processes and Procedures that will assist in compliance with Data Protection Act
- Regularly training stakeholders involved in Data collection/processing.
- Maintain and update the Personal Data inventory for respective locations, ensuring reconciliation with the Information Technology Asset inventory.
- Monitoring performance and providing advice on the impact of Data Protection efforts.
- Conducting Data Privacy impact assessments at the initiation of any new/modified business process, facility, service, or technology that shall impact KCB privacy posture.
- Conduct regular assessment to ensure the Bank’s compliance with the Data Protection laws.
- Be proactive in horizon scanning for proposed and actual changes to Data Protection laws and guidance to ensure awareness of changes in the regulatory environment, and to advise the business on how to be market-leading in its Data Protection strategy.
- Identify and evaluate the Bank’s Data processing activities and keep the Bank’s Data processing inventory always updated.
- Responding to Data subjects to inform them about how their personal data is being used and what measures the Bank has put in place to protect their data.
- Work collaboratively and proactively with the legal and compliance team in relation to Data Protection issues.
- Perform other related duties as emanates from the post, as and when assigned by the Supervisor.
- Provide Business continuity risk liaison at peer levels across specialist support and risk functions. (Legal, Audit, Risk, HR, Finance, Forensic investigations, and Insurance)
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Professional Qualifications in Any in risk management/data protection will be an added advantage
- 5 years of Relevant Experience is Required as well as the following:
- 2 years’ experience in data protection is essential
- 5 years’ experience in risk management is desired
- 1 year’s experience in project management is an added advantage
- 1 years’ experience in audit is desired
- 2 years’ experience in banking operations added advantage
- 2 years’ experience in research desired
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application must be received by Friday 14th March 2025
Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
