Data Protection Officer - Pictet & Cie

Company description:

Pictet is an investment-led service company, offering wealth management, asset management and related services. We do not engage in investment banking, nor do we extend commercial loans. We are a partnership of seven owner managers and our principles of succession and transmission of ownership have remained unchanged since foundation in 1805. With more than CHF 509 billion in assets under management or custody at 31 December 2017, Pictet is today one of the leading Europe-based independent wealth and asset managers.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded there, Pictet today employs more than 4,200 people. It has 27 offices in: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Basel, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Lausanne, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Montreal, Munich, Nassau, Osaka, Paris, Rome, Singapore, Stuttgart, Taipei, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Turin, Verona and Zurich.

Job description

Your team
The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, and currently employs over 5200 people.

After successful establishment of the Bank\’s European headquarters in Frankfurt a. M., Pictet & Cie (Europe) AG (BPAG), is strengthening its German Team with a Europe Data Protection Officer (f/m/d).

Your role

• Provide support and expertise to Group information security, Tech&Ops, project managers and business on data protection and artificial intelligence related matter
• Counsel and advise European entities of the Pictet Group in relation to personal data breaches and data subject requests, including notification or responses to relevant authorities or data subject as necessary
• Ensure and work closely with stakeholders on completing and evaluating impact assessments (such as DPIA, TIA, LIA or FRIA, etc)
• Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements, other contracts, disclaimers and information notice related to data protection or artificial intelligence
• Train and raise awareness around data protection, information security and artificial intelligence regulations
• Report regularly to the boards, committees, department heads and Group DPO about data protection activities and artificial intelligence topics in Europe

Profile description

Your profile
1/ Hard skills
Excellent knowledge of the data protection, information security and artificial intelligence regulations
Excellent knowledge of the EU banking and financial regulatory framework
Excellent command of English, good German understanding, French is considered as a plus

2/ Soft skills
Rigorous and results/details oriented
Pragmatism, flexibility and adaptability
Precise and synthetic communication
Well organized and efficient
Tech-oriented
Teamwork and collaboration

3/ Qualifications and experience
EU law degree (German or EU bar exam is a plus)
Professional certification (e.g. IAPP)
Min. 5-7 years experience in a law firm or a similar role, ideally in financial institution

We offer

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.