Job Description
DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
We are a dynamic and fast-growing finance company, which is a subsidiary of Bank of Ceylon, committed to delivering innovative financial solutions to individuals and businesses. As a company that highly values compliance with the directives of our regulatory bodies, we are looking to hire a Data Protection officer to upholds the highest standards of Data protection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead data governance implementation in line with PDPA
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to embed data protection
- Ensure compliance with legal, risk, and GRC frameworks
- Provide expert guidance on privacy-by-design and DPIAs
- Support legal teams on data laws in business transactions
- Govern ethical data use and anonymization in analytics
- Manage and respond to data subject rights requests
- Promote transparent and secure data handling across functions
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Data Protection Authority
What We’re Looking For:
- Sound understanding of regulatory Compliance (CBSL and Government)
- Familiarity with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Sri Lanka and other international data protection frameworks
- Experience in data protection, legal compliance, information security, data governance, and risk Assessment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (legal, IT, compliance, and analytics) to ensure adherence to data protection standards
- Degree from a recognized University or full professional qualification in Banking, Finance, Accountancy, IT is preferred
- Master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, IT or related field will be an added advantage
- Recognized certification in Data Protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM), Information Security, or GRC will be an advantage
- 5+ years of experience with exposure to regulatory processes specializing in data privacy, preferably in financial services or related industries in Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager Capacity
What We Offer:
A collaborative and innovation-driven work culture accompanied with opportunities for professional growth and leadership with competitive compensation and benefits.
Deadline:
30th April 2025
Send your updated resume to careers.mbs1@mbslbank.com indicating the position applied.