Purpose of the position

Support the Data Protection Officer in implementing and maintaining the Bank’s data privacy framework through a combination of legal, regulatory and information technology knowledge. The role will assist with legal and regulatory research, policy and notice drafting, privacy assessments, contractual reviews, data mapping, technology-related privacy reviews, issue tracking and maintenance of compliance evidence.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Support privacy legal and regulatory research, including review of applicable data protection requirements, regulatory developments and internal compliance obligations; prepare structured summaries and implementation trackers for DPO review.
2. Assist in drafting and periodic review of privacy policies, procedures, consent wording, privacy notices, forms, internal guidance and other privacy-related legal documentation.
3. Support review of contracts, data processing clauses, confidentiality terms and third-party privacy requirements in coordination with Legal, Procurement, Information Security and relevant business teams.
4. Conduct or support Privacy Impact Assessments / DPIAs for recent or changed products, processes, systems and technologies, including identification and documentation of legal and technology-related privacy risks.
5. Support data flow mapping, data inventory, records of processing and review of personal data collection, use, storage, sharing, retention and disposal across systems and processes.
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Participate in privacy-by-design reviews for technology projects and change initiatives; assess whether privacy requirements are appropriately reflected in system and process design.
7. Support privacy incident assessment, data subject request / grievance handling, awareness activities and periodic DPO reporting.

Profile description: Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- Knowledge Requirements: Working knowledge of data protection and privacy requirements, legal research, contract and policy review, technology systems, data lifecycle concepts, privacy-by-design, DPIA / PIA, data subject rights, grievance handling and basic information security controls.
- Specialist / technical skills: Legal and regulatory research; drafting and document review; contract clause review; data flow mapping; privacy assessment; technology risk understanding; issue tracking; Microsoft Office and structured record management. Familiarity with privacy management or GRC tools is desirable.
- Behavioural / management skills: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, documentation discipline, stakeholder coordination, confidentiality, ownership and ability to work under the guidance of the DPO.
- Education & Qualifications: Relevant graduate or post-graduate qualification. A combined legal and technology background is preferred. Relevant privacy, technology or security certification may be desirable.

📌 AVP - Data Protection (Techno-Legal) (New Delhi)
🏢 SMBC Group
📍 New Delhi