Senior Compliance Officer Data Protection

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland AXA Ireland Full time

Description

Senior Compliance Officer opportunity within AXA Ireland.

We're looking for an experienced Compliance professional, at least 5 years in data protection environment, ideally with some exposure to the insurance/financial industry, excellent technical knowledge of all things data protection.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our Derry, Belfast or Dublin head office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

The role will report directly to the Data Protection Manager and be responsible for providing accurate and timely data protection advice, assisting in embedding a culture of compliance with relevant legislation into the day to day running of the business in Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland and contributing to the development of the relationship with relevant data protection authorities.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Responsible for the provision of advice within the company covering all relevant legislation and Group/Company policies related to data protection to ensure AXA Ireland remains compliant.
  2. Support the Head of Data Protection and Data Protection Manager in managing all regulatory information requests from the relevant data protection authorities ensuring all requests are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
  3. Assist in the development of a positive relationship with the Data Protection Commission.
  4. Provide guidance to other areas as required based on interpretation of compliance obligations to facilitate development of new products, marketing, literature, systems, etc.
  5. Review and amend contracts and non-disclosure agreements with third party service providers to ensure they are fit for purpose.
  6. Provide advice on the review, amendment and rollout of appropriate Group/Company policies related to data protection.
  7. Coach members of the Data Protection team on areas of technical knowledge relating to relevant legislation and Group/company policies related to data protection.
  8. Contribute to a good working relationship with AXA UK Group Compliance.
  9. Actively participate and drive projects relating to the introduction of new compliance requirements within the business, focusing on regulatory requirements and Codes of Practice issued by relevant data protection authorities.
  10. Provide written status reports on progress to Data Protection Manager, Head of Data Protection and/or Audit Committee.

Qualifications

  1. 5 years experience as a technical expert in a data protection environment, with working experience of complex queries, data protection assessment, governance and policy.
  2. A relevant qualification in data protection, legal, compliance etc.
  3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills especially influencing and challenging people at all levels in the organisation to secure change of behaviour in compliance matters.
  5. Well organised and capable of motivating others towards delivering key compliance objectives across the organization.
  6. Excellent PC skills including spreadsheet, word processing and presentational software.
  7. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and show a pragmatic and logical approach to decision making.
  8. Enthusiastic approach with a high level of drive and energy.
  9. Demonstrates a flexible work attitude and an ability to work within strict deadlines.
  10. Good working knowledge of key processes, structures and controls within the company.

This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.

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