Mastercard
Financial Services
SeniorCounsel,Privacy&DataProtection
“Senior Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection at Mastercard. Skills: Privacy & Data Protection compliance, Privacy by Design methodologies, data protection laws and requirements for the protection and transfer of data in the AP region. Engaging with business teams in our Services business, and supporting the development of products and solutions utilizing a privacy-by-design methodology. Analyzing new and existing business initiatives that collect, store, analyze, manage, and transfer personal infor”
Industry & Context.
analytic capabilities and an ability to work on complex regulatory and business problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Law degree required, Licensed to practice in one or more countries (if permitted by law), Prior privacy and data protection related experience required, Expertise with Privacy by Design methodologies, Good understanding and track record of dealing with data protection laws and requirements for the protection and transfer of data in the AP region, including privacy compliance requirements, analytic capabilities and an ability to work on complex regulatory and business problems, Attention to detail is a must, Solutions-oriented with a pragmatic and creative approach, Capability and eagerness to dive-deep into the technology, and work with product and operations and technology teams when applying privacy principles, Ability to motivate and influence highly-skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals, Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to excel at multi-tasking in a fast paced environment, Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering with legal, business and technical colleagues, Must work well in both team and individual settings, writing skills and ability to simplify technical material for other audiences, including business teams, legal departments, and regulators
Nice to Have
Any additional qualifications (e.g. CIPP certifications) is considered an asset, Familiarity and legal experience with financial services industry and payment processing preferred
What You'll Do.
Engaging with business teams in our Services business
and supporting the development of products and solutions utilizing a privacy-by-design methodology
Analyzing new and existing business initiatives that collect
and transfer personal information with the aim of identifying relevant privacy and data usage issues and the relevant process and infrastructure requirements to ensure compliance of such initiatives with applicable privacy and data protection laws in the AP region and to ensure consistency with Mastercard’s global policies and standards
Developing and implementing processes and controls that address applicable privacy and data protection requirements for the AP region including: access to data
managing privacy and data protection policies and notices
preparing and filing local regulatory registrations
and managing cardholder and government requests for data
Reviewing data-related laws (new laws and changes to laws)
and providing useful advice to business teams on the potential impact of these laws
Increasing awareness among business clients and regional counsel colleagues regarding privacy and data protection laws in AP through training and other initiatives
Supporting region business counsel with the review and negotiation of applicable privacy and data protection language in agreements with affiliates
Engage with the organisation on privacy and data-related matters
through employee training and raising employee awareness about relevant regulatory or industry developments
Ensuring all activities comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engaging with business teams in our Services business; collaborating with other teams to ensure compliance with the requirements arising from these laws; Increasing awareness among business clients and regional counsel colleagues; Supporting region business counsel with the review and negotiation of applicable privacy and data protection language in agreements with affiliates, vendors, and customers; partnering with legal, business and technical colleagues; work with product and operations and technology teams
Communication Scope
writing skills and ability to simplify technical material for other audiences, including business teams, legal departments, and regulators
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