Human Resources

Job Title: Senior Data Protection Officer
Reports to: Head of Compliance & AML Division
Location: Tirana             
Closing Date: July 31st 2026

Role Objective:

The Senior Data Protection Officer is responsible for leading, coordinating and overseeing the personal data protection framework in the Bank, ensuring compliance with Law No. 124/2024 “On the Protection of Personal Data”, applicable sub-legal acts, supervisory authority requirements and Bank standards. The position provides strategic advice to the Bank’s management bodies and units, promotes a data protection culture and supports the management of risks related to the processing of personal data.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors the implementation of the personal data protection framework in all units of the Bank, ensuring compliance with Albanian legislation.
• Advises the Board of Directors, Committees, senior management and structures of the Bank on strategic and operational issues related to the protection of personal data.
• Drafts, reviews and updates internal policies, procedures, regulations, instructions and standards in the field of data protection.
• Coordinates and supervises the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process and provides recommendations for minimizing the identified risks.
• Oversees the identification, assessment and monitoring of risks related to the processing of personal data, proposing preventive and corrective measures.
• Ensures that new projects, products and processes respect the principles of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default.
• Coordinates the management of incidents and breaches of personal data security, ensuring reporting in accordance with legal requirements and the Bank's procedures.
• Oversees the handling of data subjects' requests for the exercise of their rights and ensures compliance with legal deadlines.
• Plans and develops awareness and training programs for staff on legal requirements and best practices in data protection.
• Conducts periodic monitoring, internal controls and compliance audits in the field of data protection.
• Prepares periodic reports for senior management and governing bodies on the level of compliance, risks and recommendations for improvement.
• Follows legal, regulatory developments and international practices in the field of data protection and proposes continuous improvements to the Bank's framework.
• Works closely with Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security, IT, Legal, Audit and business functions to ensure effective implementation of data protection.

Formal criteria:

• Master or Bachelor's degree in Law, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the legal, compliance, data protection, information security or IT field.
• Experience in roles directly related to data protection, compliance or data governance is an advantage.
• Experience in the banking or financial sector is a significant advantage.
• Experience in cooperating with regulatory authorities and managing audit and inspection processes is an advantage.

Required skills/competences:

• Very good knowledge of Law no. 124/2024 “On the Protection of Personal Data”, by-laws and practices of the supervisory authority.
• Advanced knowledge of international data protection standards and information governance practices.
• Knowledge of banking processes, risk management and internal control.
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and implement policies, procedures and control frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to influence and advise senior management in decision-making.
• High professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and priority management.
• Very good knowledge of the English language, both written and oral.
• Good skills in using Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.

How to apply:

Motivated candidates looking for a dynamic job and a professional team are welcome to apply by following these steps:

1- Send your CV to: [email protected]
2- In the e-mail, clearly specify the name of the position you are applying for.

Please, keep in mind that only selected candidates will be contacted further by our Human Resources staff.